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Crime & Safety

Long Beach Officer Shoots At Car

A suspect with a handgun drew fire from a Long Beach detective, police said.

An undercover Long Beach police detective fired at someone in a car Monday.

The officer-involved shooting at Orange Avenue and North Banner Drive occurred shortly before 1 p.m., Marlene Arrona of the Long Beach Police Department said.

The suspect displayed a handgun, prompting the shooting, she said. The detective was on foot.

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It was not immediately known if there were injuries. Patch will update this story as details become available.

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