Teen arrested in 2024 fatal shooting of homeless man in Long Beach
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 www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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