Long Beach, CA — Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in 3200 Block of Caspian Avenue Near Silverado Park; One Man Dead, Two Women Injured

Long Beach, CA (24 May, 2026) - The Long Beach Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that left a man dead and two women injured early Sunday morning.

The shooting occurred about 12:10 a.m. in the 3200 block of Caspian Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department. That location is at or in the vicinity of Silverado Park.

Officers rendered medical aid at the scene until they were relieved by the Long Beach Fire Department, which transported the victims to a local hospital, where the man died, police said. His name was withheld pending family notification.

The two women were listed in stable condition, according to police.

The suspect fled the scene. A description and possible motive were not immediately made public.

Anyone with information has been asked to contact Long Beach Police homicide detectives Leticia Gamboa and Jared Asato at 562-570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or through the P3 Tips app.

This is a developing story - additional details may be released as the investigation progresses.

What Families Should Know After a Fatal Shooting in California

Does the family have to wait for an arrest before pursuing a civil claim?

No. A civil wrongful death claim runs entirely independently of the criminal investigation. The family does not need a suspect identified, an arrest made, or a criminal charge filed to begin protecting their legal options. Even if the shooter is never criminally prosecuted, a civil claim can still proceed on a different evidentiary standard.

What can a civil wrongful death claim cover?

In California, wrongful death claims compensate surviving family members for the loss of financial support, the loss of household services, and the loss of the relationship itself — companionship, guidance, moral support. A separate survival action can recover for the deceased's own pain, suffering, and economic losses before death. Both are typically pursued together.

What is the filing deadline?

Under California law, both wrongful death and personal injury claims must generally be filed within two years of the underlying event (CCP § 377.60 and § 335.1). This shooting occurred on May 24, 2026 — the outside deadline is May 24, 2028. If any claim involves a public entity, a formal government tort claim must be filed within six months under the California Government Claims Act, which would place that deadline on or about November 24, 2026.

What should the family do now?

Document everything. Save voicemails, texts, hospital records, social media communications, and the names of every officer, hospital staff member, and witness anyone in the family has spoken with. Do not give recorded statements to insurers, do not sign documents from any insurance carrier or hospital business office, and do not discuss case theories on social media. Public posts can be subpoenaed.

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