A 19-year-old man was charged Thursday with murder in connection with the shooting death of a man in Long Beach.
Mathew De Diego of Long Beach is set to be arraigned Aug. 8, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
The murder charge stemming from Tuesday’s shooting of Jeffrey Poorman includes allegations that the defendant personally used and discharged a handgun, according to the criminal complaint.
Officers were sent to the 5900 block of Lime Avenue, one block east of Atlantic Avenue, about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday “regarding multiple gunshots heard and a person who was shot inside of his garage,” according to the Long Beach Police Department.
“Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body,” police said. “Officers rendered medical aid and attempted life saving measures until being relieved by Long Beach Fire Department personnel.”
The 44-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
“Detectives believe the suspect and victim were together when the suspect shot the victim,” police said. “Detectives determined the victim and the suspect were previously known to one another. The investigation to determine the circumstances and motive for the shooting remains underway.
Police said homicide detectives identified De Diego as the suspect, and that he was taken into custody after being found near the 5000 block of Gardenia Avenue, near Del Amo Boulevard, by Special Investigations Division detectives.
“In less than seven hours, LBPD personnel identified and safely arrested this violent murder suspect, once again demonstrating the focus we will maintain on capturing those willing to victimize others,” Police Chief Wally Hebeish said in a statement
“We do not tolerate gun violence in our community. Our detectives, officers, and professional staff are working around the clock to keep our city safe.”
De Diego has remained behind bars in lieu of $3 million bail since his arrest, jail records show.