Chris Berry: May 2009 Archives

Above: Long Beach police converge on the Willow St. Bridge just west of the 710 Freeway after an officer-involved shooting. First reports are 3 people in custody and the police officer is in stable condition. Below: Long Beach police look into the trunk of a green car on the Willow St. Bridge.
Photos by Steven Georges

LONG BEACH - A Long Beach police officer was shot and wounded in a confrontation with suspects west of the Long Beach (710) Freeway about 5 p.m. today.
Three suspects were in custody, according to early reporters.
The officer is in stable condition at an area hospital.
Details on the shooting were sketchy but a car chase was involved, police said.
Officers stopped the suspects' vehicle on Fashion Avenue, south of Willow Street.
Photos by Diandra Jay