A man was shot and killed Monday in Long Beach, and an investigation was underway.
The shooting was reported about 3:50 a.m. in the 5400 block of Atlantic Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Officers immediately rendered medical aid until Long Beach Fire Department paramedics arrived and transported the man to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
His name was being withheld by the Los Angeles County Office of Medical Examiner pending notification of relatives.
The shooting remained under investigation while detectives sought the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting was urged to contact LBPD Homicide Detectives Eric Thai or Chasen Contreras at 562-570-7244. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.