Overview
- Long Beach police said officers responded around 3:30 p.m. to reports of gunfire on the 200 block of Pine Avenue.
- Authorities confirmed one person was killed and two others were injured, with the investigation ongoing and no suspect details released.
- The shooting occurred near the grand opening of Marathon Burger’s Pine Avenue location, which drew a large crowd.
- A spokesperson said the opening proceeded safely, noting that Snoop Dogg and Mayor Rex Richardson attended, and characterized the shooting as not connected to the event.
- Marathon Burger, developed to carry forward Nipsey Hussle’s legacy, continues to expand, with leadership announcing plans for a Times Square location in New York.