A man was shot and killed just outside the Long Beach Grand Prix event's perimeter on Saturday. The fatal incident occurred near Ocean Boulevard and Pacific Avenue shortly before 6:00 p.m., as racing fans were absorbed in the day's competition. The Long Beach Police Department arrived at the 0 block of Cedar Walk to find a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, as reported by ABC7.
Despite rapid transport to a local hospital, the victim, whose identity has not yet been revealed, did not survive the injuries. This tragedy stirs memories of a shooting in 2023 involving a police officer near the Grand Prix, which likewise stirred chaos and panic among attendees. At the time, police believed the suspect in that case might have been connected to three shooting incidents in the area, including one that left a man wounded, according to an interview with fans who witnessed the commotion in 2023 featured by ABC7.
The Long Beach Grand Prix, an event which occurred last Thursday through Saturday, drew thousands of motorsport enthusiasts to downtown Long Beach. Saturday's incident took place amid one of the races on the weekend schedule, just a short distance from where crowds gathered for the competition, as detailed by CBS News Los Angeles. A portion of Cedar Walk near The Pike Outlets shopping center became a crime scene, cordoned off by officers investigating the shooting.
Homicide detectives were promptly called to take over the investigation as they work to identify both a suspect and a motive behind the shooting. As of now, no description of the gunman has been made available, and further details remain scarce. KTLA reports that no other injuries were associated with the shootout. The Long Beach Police Department continues its efforts to uncover the circumstances leading up to the fatal event, amidst the otherwise adrenaline-filled weekend of racing.
Authorities are asking for the public's assistance in locating the suspect. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Long Beach Police Department’s Homicide Detail. In the meantime, attendees of the Grand Prix are reminded to be vigilant and report any suspicious activities as the event concludes. NBC Los Angeles indicated that the ongoing investigation may lead to further developments in the coming days.
