Alexander Johnson, 25
Alexander Johnson, a 25-year-old black man, was shot and killed Friday, July 18, in the 2100 block of Earl Avenue in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.
About 4:20 p.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department responded to a call of shots fired, according to a news release from the department.
Detectives believe that Johnson was standing in the area when a dark-colored vehicle drove up. Johnson and the driver of the vehicle got into an argument and the driver, believed to be a black male, pulled out a gun and fired, police said.
Johnson was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead at 4:52 p.m., according to coroner’s records.
Police arrested Jemar Welch, a 21-year-old black man, on suspicion of murder July 27. He has been charged with one count of murder with weapon and gang allegations, according to a criminal complaint filed by Los Angeles County prosecutors.
Welch is due in court for an arraignment Aug. 1, according to prosecutors.
Anyone with information is asked to call Long Beach Police Dets. Scott Lasch and Donald Goodman at (562) 570-7244. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.
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