LBPD Blotter - Nov. 6, 2024

Welcome to the LBPD Blotter!

As part of our ongoing commitment to external communications and providing valuable information to our community, the Department posts preliminary information about incidents that occurred the previous evening, including shootings and stabbings, as well as any other LBPD updates to the Department's homepage and on the "News" tab of the Department's website. This page will be updated as new incidents occur.
Here's a recap of incidents occurring last night:

• Hit Shooting - 5300 block of Atlantic Avenue - On Nov. 5, 2024 at approximately 9:03 p.m., officers responded to the 5300 block of Atlantic Avenue regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located evidence, indicating a shooting had occurred. The preliminary investigation indicates a male subject was walking on the sidewalk when an unknown subject discharged a firearm in his direction, striking him. The male subject then brandished a firearm and discharged it in the direction of the unknown subject. Both the unknown subject and male subject fled the scene prior to officers' arrival. A short time later, the male subject self-transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the upper body. The male subject was uncooperative in providing details of the incident, however officers determined he was part of the incident that occurred earlier. No other injuries were reported. The investigation is ongoing.

• Stabbing - Artesia Boulevard and Los Angeles Riverbed - On Nov. 5, 2024 at approximately 9:15 p.m., officers responded to the area of Artesia Boulevard and the Los Angeles Riverbed regarding a stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim with non-life-threatening stab wounds to the upper body. Long Beach Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and transported the victim to a local hospital. The preliminary investigation indicates a male adult suspect approached the victim and engaged in a physical altercation, which escalated when the suspect stabbed the victim. Officers immediately located the suspect and arrested him. The suspect has been identified as Elijah Fudge, a 40-year-old resident of Long Beach, who was booked for attempted murder and obstructing a peace officer. Bail was set at $1,000,000.

This information is preliminary and is intended for early information use rather than being a formal investigative report.