An off-duty Long Beach police officer fired shots after reporting he was robbed Sunday afternoon in a residential neighborhood near Bixby Road and Orange Avenue, the Long Beach Police Department said. The two suspected robbers ran from the scene and remained at large as of the department's initial report.
What residents should know
The department said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. in the neighborhood near the two streets. Preliminary information provided by investigators indicates one of the suspects pointed what officers believe was a firearm at the off-duty officer, while a second person took property from him.
- Officer status: Not injured, according to LBPD.
- Suspects: Two people fled on foot and remained unidentified.
- Shots fired: The officer discharged his weapon toward the suspects; it is unknown whether either was struck.
- Investigation: Ongoing, per the Long Beach Police Department.
Authorities did not release the officer's name or the nature of the property taken. The Long Beach Police Department said the investigation is active and offered no additional details in its initial statement.
Public-safety context
Neighbors in the area may see an increased police presence while detectives conduct follow-up interviews and search for evidence. The department has not announced any shelter-in-place or street closures tied to the probe.
"Preliminary information indicated one person pointed what they believe was a gun at the officer while another person robbed him," the Long Beach Police Department said in its initial release.
It remains unclear whether the gunfire hit either suspect. Local law enforcement agencies commonly ask anyone with video or other information from the area around the reported time to contact detectives; the LBPD did not provide a dedicated tip line in its public notice.
| Detail | Known information |
|---|---|
| Time | About 1:30 p.m., Sunday |
| Location | Near Bixby Road & Orange Avenue |
| Officer | Off-duty; not injured |
| Suspects | Two; fled on foot; at large |
| Shots | Fired by officer; effect unknown |
The LBPD has not said whether the off-duty officer was in uniform or whether body-worn camera or nearby surveillance footage captured the encounter. The department's initial notice said the matter remains under active investigation and that updates will be provided as detectives develop more information.
Residents with information are encouraged to contact the Long Beach Police Department. This report will be updated when officials release further details.
