Authorities were called to a senior housing community in Long Beach early Monday after shots were reportedly heard in the area, according to multiple reports.
#BreakingNews @LBPD working a shooting at a retirement home near the area of 4th and Atlantic. Suspect is still possibly in the Building. Evacuations on the way. Large Police presence Avoid the area. More on @KTLAMorningNews
— Alberto Mendez (@TheBertoMendez) June 25, 2018
Here is the latest information:
Update 8:55 a.m. EDT June 25: Authorities continued Monday morning to search the retirement home, identified by KCBS-TV as Covenant Manor.
The news station reported authorities were called just after 4 a.m. to a report of an explosion and shooting at the building, however, officials did not immediately confirm the report.
Two people told KTLA they heard what sounded like gunshots in the area early Monday.
More officers in SWAT gear move in to Covenant Manor #Long Beach @CBSLA pic.twitter.com/dHfngovZCw
— Kara Finnstrom (@KaraFinnstrom) June 25, 2018
Update 8:05 a.m. EDT June 25: According to KCBS-TV producer Mike Rogers, an “active shooter and 3rd alarm fire” were reported early Monday in Long Beach.
KTLA’s Alberto Mendez reported that the incident occurred “at a retirement home near the area of 4th and Atlantic.”
“Suspect is still possibly in the building,” he added.
One woman told KTLA that she heard gunshots.
#BREAKING: Active shooter and 3rd alarm fire reported in #LongBeach. There's a very large police and fire presence. @KaraFinnstrom is there with details on #CBSLA pic.twitter.com/GJb3CrQGq0
— Mike Rogers (@MikeRogersTV) June 25, 2018
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