Long Beach police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and two others wounded on Sunday afternoon, less than a block from the grand opening of a Marathon Burger location.
Officers say that the shooting happened in the 200 block of Pine Avenue, near the Pine Square shopping center, at around 3:30 p.m., according to a spokesperson for the Long Beach Police Department.
“On March 1, 2026, there was a special event in the Downtown Long Beach area, which drew a large gathering,” said a news release from Long Beach police on Monday. “At approximately 3:32 p.m., officers assigned to the area heard an altercation occurring. As they began responding, they heard gunshots coming from a parking structure in the 200 block of Pine Avenue.”
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Police said that three men were taken to a nearby hospital following the shooting, where one succumbed to their injuries. He has not yet been identified.
The two other victims, both men in their early 20s, are said to be in stable condition at the latest.
“This is an ongoing investigation, and updates will be provided as they become available,” Long Beach police noted.
No arrests have yet been reported in connection with the incident. Police still have not determined a motive. Anyone who knows more was urged to contact LBPD investigators at (562) 570-7244.
SkyCal flew over the spot of the incident, where there were multiple offers gathered outside of a parking garage in the area. There was medical waste on the ground outside the garage, which was blocked by police tape.
Nearby, the Marathon Burger was holding a grand opening for its newest location. A large crowd was gathered outside the restaurant, where food was being served from a large shade covering. A spokesperson for the burger joint, which was founded by Blacc Sam, the brother of late rapper Nipsey Hussle and current CEO of The Marathon brand, said that Snoop Dogg and Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson were also in attendance.
“The opening was a huge success with strong community support,” the spokesperson said. “There was an incident nearby, but it was not connected to the event. The opening itself proceeded safely and without issue.”
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Via aerial footage, a long line of Long Beach police were seen standing near the crowd gathered at the restaurant event.
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