Willie Smith : “Long Beach Police Arrest 2 for March Murder”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Long Beach murder suspects arrested
2. Police apprehend suspects in March murder case

Long Beach police arrested two men in connection with the March death of a 54-year-old man. The man, identified as Willie Smith, was found dead inside a home that caught fire on Pine Avenue. The suspects, Preston Jabari Prince and Kevin Anthony Leslie Jr, were arrested on suspicion of murder. Prince also faces a parole violation charge. The motive for the crime is still under investigation, and evidence will be presented to the District Attorney’s Office. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives.

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Two Men Arrested for March Homicide in Long Beach

In a tragic turn of events, Long Beach police have arrested two men in connection with the March death of 54-year-old Long Beach resident Willie Smith. The suspects, Preston Jabari Prince and Kevin Anthony Leslie Jr, were taken into custody on Friday and are facing charges of murder.

Initial Response and Investigation

The incident began on March 13 when the Long Beach Fire Department responded to reports of a structure fire on the 5300 block of Pine Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the body of Willie Smith inside the home. At the time, the cause of death was unknown, but it was later determined to be a homicide.

Following an extensive investigation, authorities were able to identify Prince, a 31-year-old Long Beach resident, and Leslie, a 27-year-old Los Angeles resident, as the suspects in Smith’s murder. The details of how they were identified have not been disclosed.

Arrest and Charges

Both Prince and Leslie were arrested on Friday, with Prince also facing a parole violation charge. He is currently being held without bail, while Leslie’s bail has been set at $2 million. The motive for the crime is still under investigation, and evidence will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office in the coming week.

Appeal for Information

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact Homicide Detectives Michael Hutchinson or Lisette Temblador at 562-570-7244. Any information, not matter how small, could be crucial in bringing justice for Willie Smith and his family.

Conclusion

This shocking development has rocked the Long Beach community, but the swift action of law enforcement has led to the arrest of two suspects. As the investigation continues, residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Willie Smith during this difficult time.

Remember that the safety of our community is a collective effort, and by working together, we can help prevent tragedies like this from happening again.