RivCo Man Arrested In Shooting Death Of Homeless Man In Long Beach

HEMET, CA — Police have arrested a Hemet man in the shooting death of a homeless man in Long Beach last month.

Officers responding to a shooting call at about 7:10 p.m. on Oct. 22 found Kendell Williams, 36, suffering from gunshot wounds to the upper body, the Long Beach Police Department reported.
Arriving paramedics pronounced Williams, who had been experiencing homelessness, dead at the scene.

Detectives later identified Al Gene Fisher, 55, of Hemet as a possible suspect and arrested Fisher in Long Beach on Friday. Police said he was in possession of a firearm, and was booked on suspicion of murder and being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm. His bail was set at $2 million.

"The motive is under investigation, but detectives believe that the victim and Fisher were acquaintances who were involved in a dispute," according to a police statement.

Anyone with information regarding the homicide was urged to call the LBPD at 562-570-7244. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

— City News Service