Crime & Safety
Man Run Over, Killed In West Long Beach
A suspect fled the scene after running over a man, leaving him in critical condition in West Long Beach according to police.
LONG BEACH, CA — A dispute between two men escalated when one man ran the other over with a car and fled in West Long Beach on Sunday, police said.
The Long Beach Police Department responded to a carjacking call at about 9:26 a.m. at the intersection of Santa Fe Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. When police arrived, they found a man in critical condition with multiple injuries.
"Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries," LBPD said in a statement.
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According to Homicide Detectives, the victim and the suspect were involved in a dispute before the suspect struck the victim with a vehicle. The victim was only identified as a 59-year-old man.
The motive and circumstances of the incident are still under investigation, LBPD said.
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Anyone who may have additional information about the incident was urged to contact Homicide Detectives Ethan Shear or Chasen Contreras at 562-570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling 800-222-8477 or by visiting LACrimeStoppers.org.
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