Charles Ogletree, a 42-year-old resident of Long Beach, California, tragically lost his life on January 30, 2022. The incident occurred in an apartment on Atlantic Avenue near Broadway, where Ogletree was found with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records, Ogletree was pronounced dead at the scene. The Long Beach Police Department responded to reports of gunshots at approximately 9:30 p.m.
and discovered Ogletree's body inside the apartment. Initial investigations revealed that a small group of individuals had gathered in the apartment when an argument broke out between Ogletree and another male adult. This argument escalated, leading the suspect to produce a firearm and discharge it multiple times, fatally wounding Ogletree.
The investigation into Ogletree's death led to the identification and arrest of Stanley Shaw, a 42-year-old resident of Turlock, California. Shaw was apprehended on March 10, 2022, during a traffic stop in Turlock, with the assistance of the Stanislaus County Special Investigations Unit. Detectives had identified Shaw as a suspect through their investigation, which included serving search warrants at addresses in Pacoima and Turlock. These searches uncovered evidence linking Shaw to the crime. Shaw was subsequently transported to the Long Beach Police Department, where he was booked on one count of murder and held on $2,000,000 bail. The case was presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for prosecution.
The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, but it is believed that Ogletree and Shaw were acquainted and that their argument led to the fatal confrontation. The Long Beach Police Department has urged anyone with additional information about the case to come forward. This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence and its devastating impact on communities. The arrest and subsequent legal proceedings against Shaw represent a critical step in seeking justice for Charles Ogletree and his family.
