At least seven people were injured in a shooting in Long Beach, California, on Saturday night, police said.
Long Beach Police Department officers responded to the shooting in the area of South Street and Paramount Boulevard around 11:15 p.m. PT.
“Approximately seven casualties have been reported at this time and all of the casualties were self-transported or were transported by LBFD to local hospitals,” the department said in a statement. to update. Police have not shared what happened before the shooting.
Four of the victims are in critical condition, while three had non-life-threatening injuries, police said. It is unclear whether all of the victims were shot.
Police believe at least two men fired shots at a group of people, according to an update the department shared Sunday on Facebook. No suspects are in custody, and while the motive remains unclear, detectives believe the incident was gang-related.
Long Beach police asked the public to avoid the scene early Sunday while they investigate, they said in a post on Facebook.
“This police department is dedicated and focused on arresting any violent offender who uses dangerous firearms to victimize our community,” said Chief Wally Hebeish. “The Long Beach Police Department has been actively investigating this shooting since last night and we will continue working until we identify and arrest those involved in this unacceptable act of gun violence.”
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