The Long Beach Police Department is appealing to the public for assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a fatal shooting that occurred in Long Beach, California. Homicide detectives responded to a report of a shooting around 3:25 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, in the area of 21st Street and Cerritos Avenue. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he subsequently died from his injuries. While police have indicated that the shooting may be gang-related, the exact motive remains under active investigation. At this time, no physical description of the suspect has been released to the public, and the identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of relatives. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. Interested parties can contact homicide detectives Chasen Contreras or Eric Thai directly at 562-570-7244. For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-8477 or by visiting lacrimestoppers.org. The investigation is ongoing, and law enforcement continues to gather evidence to identify and apprehend the individual responsible for the fatal shooting.