NewsCrime

Actions

Man arrested in fatal shooting of teen during cellphone sale

Posted

LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say a man has been arrested on suspicion of shooting and killing a 15-year-old boy who had arranged to buy a cellphone from the suspect.

Officers responding to reports of gunfire found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds Friday night in Long Beach.

The victim, a Long Beach resident, died at the scene.

Detectives say during the sales transaction, an altercation took place that led to the shooting.

The suspect contacted authorities and admitted his involvement in the shooting death.

Police arrested him and seized a handgun that was in his possession.



,

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

Thursday

05/08/2025

Clear

-° / 63°

0%

Friday

05/09/2025

Clear

99° / 67°

0%

Saturday

05/10/2025

Mostly Clear

102° / 67°

0%

Sunday

05/11/2025

Clear

93° / 59°

0%

Monday

05/12/2025

Mostly Cloudy

78° / 54°

21%

Tuesday

05/13/2025

Mostly Clear

73° / 54°

2%

Wednesday

05/14/2025

Clear

81° / 58°

1%

Thursday

05/15/2025

Mostly Clear

87° / 62°

0%