38-Year-Old Eriberto Penaloza Fatally Shot by Long Beach Police After Stabbing Mother

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Long Beach Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California (LAI) – The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) is currently conducting an investigation into an officer-involved shooting incident that took place on November 8, 2023, in the city of Long Beach.

The incident unfolded around 8:57 a.m. when officers swiftly responded to a distress call reporting a stabbing incident in the 300 block of 69th Way. Dispatch promptly informed the officers that the suspect had attacked his mother, an adult female victim, who managed to find shelter in a room with another unharmed relative.

Upon arrival at the scene, the officers encountered the male adult suspect inside a residence, brandishing a knife. In an attempt to defuse the situation, the officers repeatedly instructed the suspect to drop the weapon. However, the suspect defiantly refused to comply and instead advanced menacingly towards the officers, raising the knife. Faced with an imminent threat, the officers were left with no choice but to respond with lethal force, resulting in an officer-involved shooting.

Preliminary findings revealed that prior to the officers’ arrival, the suspect had already attacked the victim, inflicting non-life-threatening injuries.

The Long Beach Fire Department promptly dispatched personnel to the scene, who provided immediate medical assistance to both the suspect and the victim before transporting them to a local hospital. Tragically, it was later discovered that the suspect, identified as 38-year-old Eriberto Penaloza, a resident of Long Beach, had sustained stab wounds to his upper body and succumbed to his injuries while receiving medical treatment. The victim, on the other hand, was also taken to a local hospital for treatment of her non-life-threatening injuries.

As the investigation progresses, the responsibility for further examination has been entrusted to the LBPD’s Homicide detectives. In a quest for transparency and accountability, the LBPD is diligently reviewing the footage captured by the officers’ body-worn cameras, which will be made available to the public as soon as it is deemed appropriate.

In adherence to standard protocol for incidents involving officer-involved shootings, the LBPD will undertake a comprehensive review of the entire incident at various levels. Furthermore, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will conduct an independent investigation, as is customary for all officer-involved shootings that result in injury or death. Additionally, the California Department of Justice has been promptly notified of the incident.

Authorities are urging anyone with any information related to this incident to come forward and assist the ongoing investigation. Homicide Detectives Sean Magee or J.C. Reyes can be reached at (562) 570-7244. Alternatively, individuals who wish to maintain their anonymity can contact 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), send a text with the information to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit the website www.lacrimestoppers.org.

The LBPD remains committed to ensuring a thorough and impartial investigation into this tragic incident, striving to provide the community with the transparency and justice it deserves..