Thonee Chamroeun, a 35-year-old resident of Long Beach, California, tragically lost his life on October 1, 2021. On that fateful night, at approximately 11:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of 14th Street and Olive Avenue following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they found Thonee Chamroeun lying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body.
Despite the immediate efforts of the officers and the Long Beach Fire Department personnel, Chamroeun was pronounced dead at the scene. The coroner later confirmed that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the chest, and the manner of death was ruled a homicide.
The investigation into Chamroeun's death revealed that he was standing near his residence when at least one suspect approached him, possibly from a dark-colored sedan, and opened fire before fleeing the area. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but detectives are investigating the incident as potentially gang-related. Homicide detectives have been actively processing evidence and seeking additional witnesses to piece together the events leading up to the shooting.
As of now, there have been no arrests made in connection with Thonee Chamroeun's murder. The Long Beach Police Department has urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. Detectives Eric Thai and Juan Carlos Reyes are leading the case, and anonymous tips can be submitted through various channels, including the "LA Crime Stoppers" hotline and app.
The community of Long Beach has been deeply affected by Chamroeun's untimely death, and his family and friends continue to mourn his loss. The investigation remains ongoing, and law enforcement officials are determined to bring those responsible for this senseless act of violence to justice.
