"Violent Disturbances Rock Long Beach: Police Respond to Multiple Brawls and Shooting Incidents"
Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish released a statement regarding a disturbance and violence at The Pike Outlets, where a large group of juveniles gathered for a viral social media meet-up. The police were prepared and intervened in a fight between two females, leading to the arrest of both suspects. The shopping center closed early, and a juvenile male was later found shot nearby. The police department declared a stage two tactical alert and adjusted officer schedules to handle the situation, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for criminal acts and violence in the community.