The Long Beach Police Department is urgently seeking the public's assistance in identifying three individuals believed to be responsible for an armed robbery that occurred in Long Beach, California. The incident took place on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at approximately 1:30 p.m. in a residential area near the intersection of Bixby Road and Orange Avenue. During the event, an off-duty police officer was approached by two suspects who allegedly robbed him at gunpoint. The officer subsequently fired shots toward the fleeing individuals, though it remains unclear if any suspects were struck. Police have confirmed that the officer was not injured in the altercation. Homicide detectives, who responded to the scene due to the discharge of a firearm, believe that a third individual was involved in the crime. The suspects fled the scene in a black 2006-2011 Mercedes ML 350 SUV. The vehicle was last seen traveling south on Orange Avenue from 37th Street. Authorities have provided a detailed description of the suspect vehicle, noting it had a temporary California license plate, a temporary registration sticker in the front passenger window, tinted windows, and specific damage including a broken rear window, missing chrome molding on the right rear door, and a missing center cap on the right front tire. Two of the suspects are described as males in their late teens or early 20s, while the description of the third suspect has not been released. Police have classified the suspects as armed and dangerous. The investigation into both the robbery and the police shooting is ongoing. Residents who may have seen the suspect vehicle or have information regarding the identities of the individuals involved are urged to contact the Long Beach Police Department immediately by calling 911.