Gunshots cracked through the Upper Westside just after midnight, rattling a Long Beach neighborhood near the 710 Freeway but, fortunately, leaving no one hurt. Officers later confirmed they had evidence of a shooting and are treating the incident as a no-hit case while they search for suspects who took off before police showed up. No arrests have been announced, and the investigation is still active.
Details from the scene
According to MyNewsLA, Long Beach Police Department officers were called at about 12:32 a.m. Monday to the 2900 block of Gale Avenue, just west of the freeway, after reports of shots fired. When officers arrived, they found evidence consistent with a shooting and determined no one had been hit. The suspect or suspects had already run from the scene, and no injuries were reported. Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and following up on leads as the case moves forward.
What the police are saying
The Long Beach Police Department posts preliminary incident summaries on its online blotter and uses the "no-hit" label when evidence shows rounds were fired, but no victims are found. Those entries explain that investigators collect physical evidence, review any available video, and interview witnesses during the opening phase of an investigation. Officials are urging anyone with footage or firsthand information to hang on to it and share it with detectives.
Gale Avenue and local context
The 2900 block of Gale Avenue sits in a corridor that has seen other emergency responses in recent years, including an October 2024 house explosion covered by the Los Angeles Times and a February 2025 stabbing reported by MyNewsLA. Those earlier incidents are part of the backdrop for why residents and police stay on alert when gunfire is reported in the area. Even when no victims turn up, investigators say evidence left behind can help identify suspects and build criminal cases.
How to report tips
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Long Beach Police Department or submit an anonymous tip to LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477). The city also offers an online tip portal for digital evidence, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Investigators say even short video clips, timestamps, or descriptions of suspicious activity can be useful as the investigation develops. The department has said it will provide updates if new leads emerge or arrests are made.
