Man Killed Near Grand Prix In Long Beach Identified

LONG BEACH, CA — A man who was fatally shot over the weekend during an argument near the Grand Prix in Long Beach has been identified.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office identified the man as 21-year-old Brandon Villareal. His city of residence was not immediately available.

Long Beach police say Villareal and a suspect or suspects were arguing around 5:50 p.m. in the 0 block of Cedar Walk. At some point, Villareal was shot multiple times, according to police.

Officers responding to the scene rendered aid to the 21-year-old until Long Beach Fire Department personnel took him to a hospital, where he died from his injuries, police said.

It's still unclear if police arrested anyone involved in the shooting.

In a statement Sunday, the Long Beach Police Department said additional circumstances surrounding the shooting were still under investigation.

The department asked anyone with more information regarding the crash to contact detectives at 562-570-7244. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org.