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CBS News
25-05-2025
- CBS News
15-year-old boy arrested for deadly shooting at Long Beach homeless encampment
A teenage boy was arrested in connection with a deadly shooting at a homeless encampment in Long Beach last year. Police arrested the 15-year-old on Thursday for the incident that happened on Nov. 24, 2024, according to a press release from the Long Beach Police Department. He allegedly shot and killed 51-year-old Frank Suggs and wounded another man just before 2 a.m. in the 2500 block of E. Ocean Boulevard. The second victim, who has not yet been named, suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the upper body, police said. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment while Suggs was declared dead at the scene by Long Beach Fire paramedics. After months of investigation, detectives identified the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest, police said. After his arrest on Thursday he was booked for murder and held without bail at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. Investigators have not yet revealed a motive for the incident and plan to present the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office in coming days. Anyone who knows more is asked to contact LBPD homicide detectives at (562) 570-7244.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
15-year-old arrested, accused of killing homeless man at Long Beach encampment
The Brief Long Beach Police have arrested a 15-year-old who they say shot and killed a man at an encampment in November. The teen is also believed to have shot another man at the encampment who survived. Investigators are still trying to figure out a motive for the killing. LONG BEACH, Calif. - Long Beach Police have arrested a 15-year-old who they say shot two homeless men, killing one at an encampment back in November. The backstory The shooting happened on Nov. 24, 2024 at an encampment along E. Ocean Boulevard. Officers got to the encampment around 2 a.m. that day. There, they found two men who had been shot in the upper body. First responders were able to treat one of the victims and took him to the hospital. The other man, identified as 51-year-old Frank Suggs, died at the scene. What we know Officials arrested a 15-year-old on May 22, who they say is responsible for shooting both men. The teen is a Long Beach resident, the Long Beach Police Department said. The LBPD booked him on suspicion of murder. SUGGESTED: Long Beach police arrest second man accused of 2021 murder at homeless encampment The teen is being held at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall without bail. What we don't know Investigators are still trying to figure out a motive for the shootings. What's next The teen has not yet been charged. The LBPD has handed the case to the LA County District Attorney's Office. Officers are still investigating the case. Anyone with information should call detectives at 562-570-7244. The Source Information in this story is from a press release the Long Beach Police Department issued on May 23, 2025.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teen arrested in fatal shooting of homeless man in Long Beach, police say
A 15-year-old boy was arrested Thursday on suspicion of fatally shooting a homeless man at an encampment in Long Beach, authorities said. The Long Beach Police Department responded to a call in the 2600 block of East Ocean Boulevard shortly before 2 a.m. on Nov. 24. Upon arriving, they found two men near an encampment at a beach playground suffering from upper body gunshot wounds. The first man was taken to a hospital and recovered, while the second was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as 51-year-old Frank Suggs, according to the L.A. County medical examiner's office. Read more: Seven injured in Long Beach shooting near nightclub Police said the teenager, whose identity has not been released, is responsible for both shootings. The motive behind and circumstances leading up to the shootings remain under investigation, police said. The teen was arrested in Long Beach and booked on suspicion of murder. He is being held without bail at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. Detectives intend to present the case to the L.A. County district attorney's office for filing consideration next week. In California, a 15-year-old charged with murder must be tried in juvenile court. This is because of Senate Bill 1391, which took effect in 2019 and prohibits minors age 14 and 15 from being prosecuted in adult court, regardless of the severity of the offense. Read more: Judge orders more than 100 youths moved out of troubled L.A. County juvenile hall If convicted of murder, a juvenile can be held in prison until age 25. The victim's brother, Anthony Suggs, told the Long Beach Post that he was grateful an arrest has been made, but sad to learn how young the suspect is. 'Now you have another family going to go through some stuff,' he told the outlet. Frank Suggs was from Indiana, where he lived with his wife and children until about eight years ago when he became homeless while grappling with mental health and substance use issues, his brother told the Post. He lived on the streets of Las Vegas and later Los Angeles, Anthony Suggs said. Another 15-year-old boy was arrested earlier this month in connection with a fatal shooting in Long Beach, according to the Long Beach Police Department. That teen is suspected of killing 21-year-old Brandon Villarreal after the pair got into an argument outside the Long Beach Grand Prix around 5:50 p.m. on April 12. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
24-05-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Teen arrested in fatal shooting of homeless man in Long Beach, police say
A 15-year-old boy was arrested Thursday on suspicion of fatally shooting a homeless man at an encampment in Long Beach, authorities said. The Long Beach Police Department responded to a call in the 2600 block of East Ocean Boulevard shortly before 2 a.m. on Nov. 24. Upon arriving, they found two men near an encampment at a beach playground suffering from upper body gunshot wounds. The first man was taken to a hospital and recovered, while the second was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as 51-year-old Frank Suggs, according to the L.A. County medical examiner's office. Police said the teenager, whose identity has not been released, is responsible for both shootings. The motive behind and circumstances leading up to the shootings remain under investigation, police said. The teen was arrested in Long Beach and booked on suspicion of murder. He is being held without bail at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. Detectives intend to present the case to the L.A. County district attorney's office for filing consideration next week. In California, a 15-year-old charged with murder must be tried in juvenile court. This is because of Senate Bill 1391, which took effect in 2019 and prohibits minors age 14 and 15 from being prosecuted in adult court, regardless of the severity of the offense. If convicted of murder, a juvenile can be held in prison until age 25. The victim's brother, Anthony Suggs, told the Long Beach Post that he was grateful an arrest has been made, but sad to learn how young the suspect is. 'Now you have another family going to go through some stuff,' he told the outlet. Frank Suggs was from Indiana, where he lived with his wife and children until about eight years ago when he became homeless while grappling with mental health and substance use issues, his brother told the Post. He lived on the streets of Las Vegas and later Los Angeles, Anthony Suggs said. Another 15-year-old boy was arrested earlier this month in connection with a fatal shooting in Long Beach, according to the Long Beach Police Department. That teen is suspected of killing 21-year-old Brandon Villarreal after the pair got into an argument outside the Long Beach Grand Prix around 5:50 p.m. on April 12.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Teen arrested in 2024 fatal shooting of homeless man in Long Beach
Homicide detectives have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with the Nov. 24, 2024, fatal shooting of Frank Suggs, a 51-year-old man experiencing homelessness, Long Beach Police Department announced Friday. Following an investigation, detectives identified the Long Beach teen as the suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Officers with the department's Special Investigation Division took him into custody on Thursday. The suspect was processed at Long Beach City Jail and later transported to Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall, where he was booked on suspicion of murder. He is being held without bail. The motive remains under investigation, authorities said. Detectives plan to present the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office next week for filing consideration. Suggs was one of two men shot in the early morning hours of Nov. 24, 2024, in the 2600 block of East Ocean Boulevard, near a homeless encampment. Officers responded to the area at about 1:54 a.m. after an 'unknown trouble' call. When they arrived, officers found a man suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound to his upper body. He was treated for his injuries and transported to a local hospital. A second man—later identified as Suggs—was located nearby with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Ethan Shear and Kelsey Myers at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), using the 'P3 Tips' mobile app, or visiting Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
