Brawl At Long Beach Bar Ends In Man's Death

LONG BEACH, CA — A planned attack at a Long Beach bar ended in the death of one suspect Monday night, police said.

Long Beach Police Department officers received reports of gunshots heard inside a local business in the 4900 block of Long Beach Boulevard. When police arrived, they found one man with multiple gunshots in his upper body.

Despite attempts to save the man's life by police and paramedics, the man was declared dead at the scene. He was identified as Arthur Rainey III, 38 of Los Angeles.

Detectives investigating the incident determined Rainey and another man entered the bar with guns and the goal of assaulting a patron.

"The bar patron was also armed, and shots were fired between the parties," LBPD said in a statement.

An uninvolved victim was struck by the gunfire and sustained a minor injury, according to police.

The second suspect fled the scene before LBPD arrived and the bar patron who was targeted sustained a minor injury and was treated on scene.

The motive for the shooting remains under investigation. Detectives believe there were additional witnesses in the area and encouraged them to come forward.

Anyone with information about the incident was urged to contact Homicide Detectives Ethan Shear or Chasen Contreras at 562-570-7244. Anonymous tips may be sent by calling 800-222-8477 or by visiting LACrimeStoppers.org.