Long Beach Police Investigate Shooting Incident Near Marathon Burger Grand Opening
A shooting incident with multiple victims, one of whom died, is currently under investigation by Long Beach police. The incident took place on Sunday afternoon in the 200 block of Pine Avenue, close to the Pine Square shopping center. The police responded to the shooting report around 3:30 p.m. and confirmed that there were multiple victims involved, although specific details about the number of victims or suspects were not provided. The authorities have stated that the investigation is ongoing, and updates will be shared as they become available.
Aerial footage from SkyCal showed a group of officers gathered outside a parking garage near the scene of the shooting. Medical waste was visible on the ground outside the garage, which was cordoned off with police tape. Meanwhile, the Marathon Burger was hosting a grand opening at its new location nearby. A large crowd had gathered outside the restaurant, where food was being served under a large shade covering. The burger joint, founded by the brother of the late rapper Nipsey Hussle, had notable guests like Snoop Dogg and Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson in attendance. Despite the nearby incident, the grand opening proceeded smoothly and safely, with strong community support.
Aerial footage captured a significant presence of Long Beach police officers near the restaurant event, ensuring the safety of the attendees. The incident near the Marathon Burger opening was confirmed to be unrelated to the event itself. The police are actively investigating the shooting with multiple victims, and further information will be shared as the investigation progresses.