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Man dies after being hit by 3 cars near Alamitos Beach, police say

6 days ago | lbwatchdog.com | Anthony Pignataro

Traffic Fatality â 2 min read Become a Watchdog today. Sign up to get the latest from Long Beach's independent, journalist-owned newsroom in your email. â or sign up with â A man died after being hit by three cars near Alamitos Beach, authorities said. Long Beach police said the man was crossing Ocean Boulevard in a marked crosswalk at Falcon Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Saturday when the driver of a dark colored sedan traveling eastbound on Ocean struck him.
Man shot near Heartwell Park, police say

6 days ago | lbwatchdog.com | Anthony Pignataro

Become a Watchdog today. Sign up to get the latest from Long Beach's independent, journalist-owned newsroom in your email. â or sign up with â A man was shot near Heartwell Park early Sunday morning, police said. Though the man was "unable" to provide details of the shooting, he was apparently in the 4100 block of Viking Way around 2:33 a.m. when he was shot, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Man dies after being hit by his own truck at Long Beach port

1 week ago | lbwatchdog.com | Anthony Pignataro

Become a Watchdog today. Sign up to get the latest from Long Beach's independent, journalist-owned newsroom in your email. — or sign up with — A man has died after being run over by his own semi-truck at the Port of Long Beach, authorities said.
Police arrest man suspected of fatal West Long Beach shooting

1 week ago | lbwatchdog.com | Anthony Pignataro

Become a Watchdog today. Sign up to get the latest from Long Beach's independent, journalist-owned newsroom in your email. — or sign up with — A 41-year-old Long Beach resident has been arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting a man in West Long Beach last week, according to authorities. Long Beach police said Orlando Joel Villarreal shot and killed Long Beach resident Jesse Stiles, 43, on June 14.
1 dead in West Long Beach shooting, police say

1 week ago | lbwatchdog.com | Anthony Pignataro

Crime + Public Safety — 1 min read Become a Watchdog today. Sign up to get the latest from Long Beach's independent, journalist-owned newsroom in your email. — or sign up with — Detectives are investigating a shooting that left one man dead in West Long Beach Saturday, according to police. Long Beach police said officers responded to a call in the area of 17th Street and Santa Fe Avenue around 11:31 a.m. and found a man with a gunshot wound to his upper body.
Man refused to cooperate with investigation after being shot, police say

2 weeks ago | lbwatchdog.com | Anthony Pignataro

Become a Watchdog today. Sign up to get the latest from Long Beach's independent, journalist-owned newsroom in your email. — or sign up with — A man was shot in Long Beach's Hellman neighborhood early Friday morning, but refused to cooperate with the investigating officers, according to police. Officers responded around 1:43 a.m. to the 1000 block of Gaviota Avenue following reports of a shooting in the area, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Boy dies after being hit by car near Heartwell Park, police say

2 weeks ago | lbwatchdog.com | Anthony Pignataro

Become a Watchdog today. Sign up to get the latest from Long Beach's independent, journalist-owned newsroom in your email. β or sign up with β A teen boy has died after being hit by a car in East Long Beach, authorities said. Long Beach police said the 15-year-old was sitting at a bus stop on Carson Street at Palo Verde Avenue Wednesday afternoon when he was hit by a 2010 Infiniti G37 that had been hit by another car and pushed onto the sidewalk.
Man wounded in North Long Beach shooting refused to cooperate with officers, police say

2 weeks ago | lbwatchdog.com | Anthony Pignataro

Become a Watchdog today. Sign up to get the latest from Long Beach's independent, journalist-owned newsroom in your email. β or sign up with β A man was shot in North Long Beach early Wednesday morning, but refused to cooperate with the investigating officers, police said. Officers responded around 2:45 a.m. to a local hospital following reports that a man had walked in with a gunshot wound to his lower body, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
McBride High seniors fight back after principal scraps traditional graduation ceremony

2 weeks ago | lbwatchdog.com | Jackie Rae

Become a Watchdog today. Sign up to get the latest from Long Beach's independent, journalist-owned newsroom in your email. — or sign up with — In collaboration with JackieRaeTV.comErnest McBride High School seniors were informed last week that their June 12 graduation will not follow a traditional ceremony format—a decision that has sparked frustration among students and parents.
Man dies in crash near CSULB, police say

2 weeks ago | lbwatchdog.com | Anthony Pignataro

Traffic Fatality — 1 min read Become a Watchdog today. Sign up to get the latest from Long Beach's independent, journalist-owned newsroom in your email. — or sign up with — Police are investigating the death of a man who died in a car crash near Seventh Street and Margo Avenue early Monday morning.