Long Beach
Police Department

On November 22, 2019, at approximately 10:55 p.m., officers were dispatched to a shots call in the 1500 block of Magnolia Avenue, which resulted in the death of a male adult.

Once officers arrived on scene they located a victim with gunshot wounds to the upper torso. Long Beach Fire Department personnel responded and transported the victim to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Jaime Ruiz of Long Beach.

The preliminary investigation revealed that prior to the shooting, the victim and two additional victims were outside of a residence when the shooting took place. A male adult suspect approached the group, a verbal exchange occurred and the suspect then opened fire at all three victims, fleeing the scene before officers’ arrival. The additional two victims were uninjured.

A description of the suspect is currently unknown; however, the shooting is being investigated as gang-related.

In response to recent shootings, the Long Beach Police Department will be increasing saturated patrols in various areas of the City for the next couple of weeks. Investigative resources will also be augmented and we will continue to work with our community partners to strengthen communication and cooperation. The Department is committed to combating violent crime and with your help, we can have a safe City for all people.

Anyone with any information regarding the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Sean Magee or Adrian Garcia at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through "LA Crime Stoppers" by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the "P3 Tips" app to your smartphone (available at the Apple app store or Google Play), or by visiting www.crimestoppers.org.