Long Beach, CA — On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at approximately 7:43 AM, Long Beach Police Department officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Alamitos Avenue in response to reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, officers found a deceased dog with a gunshot wound.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the dog attacked an adult male, who then discharged a firearm, fatally striking the dog. The individual involved fled the scene before police arrived.
The Long Beach Police Department is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No further details are available at this time.