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1 Killed, 2 Wounded in Shooting Near Marathon Burger Grand Opening in Long Beach

Organizers say the shooting was unrelated to the grand opening.

Overview

  • Police say officers responded just after 3:30 p.m. Sunday to the 200 block of Pine Avenue, about half a block from the celebration.
  • Three people were transported to hospitals, and one later died; two survivors were reported in stable condition in local broadcasts.
  • Long Beach police say the motive and circumstances remain under investigation, with no suspects in custody as of Monday.
  • A Marathon Burger representative said the incident occurred outside the event perimeter and was not connected to the opening.
  • Videos showed crowds fleeing and at least one person on a stretcher, while Blacc Sam took cover; earlier attendees included Stevie Wonder, Snoop Dogg, YG, and the mayor.