Brandon Boyd dies in fatal Long Beach police shootout
Brandon Boyd dies in fatal Long Beach police shootout
Fatal Long Beach police shootout death of Brandon Boyd – Obituary
Brandon Boyd, a 38-year-old father of four, was killed during a shootout with Long Beach police on Tuesday. The incident occurred on the steps of Iglesia de Cristo Miel on Atlantic Avenue, following a prolonged standoff lasting over two hours.
Police were called to the 5200 block of Atlantic Avenue at 3:15 p.m. in response to reports of a man with a firearm. Upon arrival, officers encountered Boyd, who matched the description provided. Despite attempts to deescalate the situation using a hostage negotiator and a Mental Evaluation Team, Boyd reportedly remained uncooperative. A SWAT team was brought in as the standoff continued.
According to police, the exchange of gunfire began after officers deployed flash-bang grenades and rubber bullets. During the shootout, four officers fired a total of 10 rounds. Boyd was pronounced dead at the scene, and one officer, who was shot in the arm, was treated and released from the hospital. A firearm was recovered near Boyd’s body.
Friends and community members, including Black Lives Matter advocates, gathered to memorialize Boyd with flowers and candles on the church steps. Amil, a friend of Boyd, stated that he had been struggling with mental health issues and criticized the lack of family involvement during the standoff.
The Long Beach Police Department stated that body-worn camera footage is being reviewed and will be released publicly. The District Attorney’s office will conduct an independent investigation into the shooting.
Since 2015, Long Beach police have been involved in 32 shootings, with five occurring this year, resulting in three fatalities and two injuries.
Brandon Boyd dies in fatal Long Beach police shootout Fatal Long Beach police shootout death of Brandon Boyd – Obituary Brandon Boyd, a 38-year-old father of four, was killed during a shootout with Long Beach police on Tuesday. The incident occurred on the steps of Iglesia de Cristo Miel on Atlantic Avenue, following a prolonged…
Brandon Boyd dies in fatal Long Beach police shootout Fatal Long Beach police shootout death of Brandon Boyd – Obituary Brandon Boyd, a 38-year-old father of four, was killed during a shootout with Long Beach police on Tuesday. The incident occurred on the steps of Iglesia de Cristo Miel on Atlantic Avenue, following a prolonged…