Four men were arrested this week in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old Long Beach boy, officials said Friday.<\/p>\n
On Dec. 16, Arthur Touch was located in a roadway on the 1400 block of St. Louis Avenue around 8:50 p.m., with apparent gunshot wounds to his upper torso, the Long Beach Police Department said in a news release.<\/p>\n
Touch, 14, was pronounced dead at the scene by fire personnel.<\/p>\n
Through an investigation, detectives uncovered evidence indicating that a dispute took place between the 14-year-old and four men. <\/p>\n
The dispute escalated to a physical assault which led to the victim being shot prior to the suspects fleeing the scene, Long Beach Police said in a statement.<\/p>\n
On Wednesday and Thursday, detectives issued search warrants at the following locations: the 2000 block of Linden Avenue, the 400 block of 21st Streetand the 1800 block of Cedar Avenue. They recovered four handguns, seven rifles and ammunition. <\/p>\n
The firearms are not believed to be involved with the murder but authorities are continuing their investigation.<\/p>\n
The four people were then arrested in connection with Touchs death.<\/p>\n
All four suspects were booked on suspicion of one count of murder, the department said. They are each being held in the Long Beach City Jail on $2,000,000 bail. <\/p>\n
Any loss of life due to violence is unacceptable, but the murder of a 14-year-old should be an outrage to our entire community, said Chief of Police Robert G. Luna. <\/p>\n
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact detectives Oscar Valenzuela or Eric Thai at 562-570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through LA Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-8477 or by visitingwww.LACrimeStoppers.org.<\/p>\n
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