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Jose Romero

Case from Long Beach, CA dated Sep 04, 2016

Victim Details

Jose Romero

March 28, 2022

Long Beach

CA

2016-09-04

39

Jose

Romero

Substantiated

07/15/2026


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Jose Romero, 39, was killed in an officer-involved shooting on September 4, 2016, in Long Beach, California. Officers from the Long Beach Police Department responded to reports of an armed suicidal man in the 1600 block of Obispo Avenue. The initial call indicated that Romero was attempting "suicide by cop" and was armed with a handgun. Upon arrival, officers set up a perimeter and called for additional resources, including a Mental Evaluation Team and air support, to assess the situation safely ...
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  • Jose Romero, 39 - The Homicide Report - Los Angeles Times
  • Long Beach police fatally shoot man armed with knife, officials say
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