Man Found Dead in Downtown Long Beach

The death of a man whose body was found in Long Beach was being investigated Wednesday as a homicide, authorities said.

The body was discovered about 10:15 a.m. Tuesday near West Shoreline Drive and Pine Avenue, the Long Beach Police Department reported.

“The victim sustained an injury to his torso,” a police statement said. “The ... coroner’s office will determine the cause of death.”

The man’s name was withheld, pending notification of his relatives. No arrests have been reported.

Anyone knowing more about the case was urged to call homicide detectives at (562) 570-7244, or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.

City News Service