Kevin Magana, a 30-year-old resident of Long Beach, California, tragically lost his life on December 20, 2022. On that day, at approximately 5:13 a.m., officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to the area of Atlantic Avenue and Del Amo Boulevard following reports of an injured person. Upon arrival, they discovered Magana unresponsive off the roadway near the intersection of 49th Street and Del Amo Boulevard.
Despite the efforts of the Long Beach Fire Department, Magana was pronounced dead at the scene. Initial investigations revealed that he had sustained an injury to his upper body, though the exact cause of death was not immediately clear. The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office later determined that Magana had died from a gunshot wound to the head.
The investigation into Magana's death quickly escalated into a homicide case. Homicide detectives from the Long Beach Police Department were notified and began their investigation. On January 9, 2023, nearly three weeks after the incident, detectives from the Special Investigations Division and Coordinated Response Team officers arrested Seth Gomes, a 33-year-old resident of Long Beach, in connection with Magana's murder. Gomes was apprehended near the 3800 block of Long Beach Boulevard and was subsequently booked on one count of murder. He is currently being held on a $2,000,000 bail.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, and detectives are actively working to uncover more details about the circumstances leading up to Magana's death. The case has been presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration. As the investigation continues, authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted through various channels, including the "LA Crime Stoppers" hotline and app.
This tragic incident has left the Long Beach community in shock, as they await further developments in the case. The arrest of Seth Gomes marks a significant step in the pursuit of justice for Kevin Magana, but many questions still remain unanswered as detectives continue their diligent work to piece together the events of that fateful morning.
