Man Shot To Death In Long Beach, 2 Suspects Arrested

LONG BEACH, CA — A man was shot to death in Long Beach, allegedly by men he knew, and witness tips led to officers arresting two suspects, authorities said Sunday.

The suspects were identified as Long Beach residents Alejandro Lara Delgado, 33, and Xavier Alexandro Vasquez, 37, the Long Beach Police Department reported.

The shooting occurred at about 10:20 a.m. Saturday in the area of Seventh Street and Magnolia Avenue.

Officers responding to a report of gunshots found Anthony Valentino Lopez, 27, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body, police said. The Long Beach resident was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Through their preliminary investigation, detectives determined the victim and suspects were known to each other and engaged in a dispute that resulted in the shooting," according to a police statement.

Witnesses described a vehicle they saw leaving the area and officers subsequently stopped the vehicle and detained two men inside who were arrested. Police said a firearm was recovered.

Delgado was booked on one count of murder and his bail was set at $2 million. Vasquez was also booked on one count of murder and two unrelated outstanding warrants. His bail was set at $2,020,000.

Detectives said they will present a case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office later this week for filing consideration.

Long Beach police urged anyone with information regarding the alleged homicide to call them at 562-570-7244. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

— City News Service