Man shot dead in Long Beach, suspect on the run

A man was shot and killed early Saturday in a fight with a group of people at a local bar in Long Beach, police said.

According to a statement from the Long Beach Police Department, the shooting happened after an argument in the 100 block of La Verne Avenue at 1:39 p.m. The man, who was suspected of shooting the victim during the confrontation, fled the scene in a car.

Officers responded to a report of shots fired and provided medical aid until the Long Beach Fire Department arrived, but the victim died at the scene. It is unknown if the suspect knew the victim.

The victim’s identity has not been released as the Los Angeles medical examiner notifies the man’s next of kin.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact homicide detectives at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips can be sent to “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app on a smartphone or visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.