Long Beach: Double Shooting Suspect Killed After Being Struck By Police Cruiser, Gunfire During Gunfight

02.20.2020 | 9:20 PM | LONG BEACH – A man who shot two people with a shotgun was killed by police after he reportedly fired at responding officers, Thursday night.

Authorities responded to reports of a shooting with two victims down near the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Market Street around 9:20 PM.

Officers arriving on scene located the suspected shooter armed with a shotgun and a gunfight ensued.

The suspect was killed after being struck by police gunfire and then hit by a police vehicle as he continued to shoot at officers.

Firefighter paramedics responding to the scene located the first of the two shooting victims in front of a Popeyes restaurant and the second nearby at a liquor store.

Both victims were transported to area hospitals. One of the victims was reportedly in critical condition.

An officers was also transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

A shotgun with a pistol grip recovered on scene.

The motive for the shootings was not immediately clear and an extensive investigation is underway.

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