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Arrest: 53-year-old man in custody

Long Beach police have arrested Robert Rubio Jr., a 53-year-old Latino, in connection with the shooting death of Monica Barbosa, a 54-year-old white woman.

Investigators said Rubio, of Hawaiian Gardens, is a documented gang member who was in an ongoing dispute with other people who lived at the home in the 3500 block of Monica Avenue. According to police, Rubio allegedly shot Barbosa and an unidentified man who survived the attack after they greeted him at the residence.

Anyone with information can call Long Beach Police detectives at (562) 570-7244. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

-- Nicole Santa Cruz

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