On August 29, 2019, Daniel Siordia, a 35-year-old resident of Paramount, California, was found dead in Long Beach, California. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of W. Hill Street. According to the Long Beach Police Department, officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence. Upon arrival, they discovered Siordia lying unresponsive in the yard with a gunshot wound to his upper torso.
Despite the efforts of Long Beach Fire personnel, Siordia was pronounced dead at the scene.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Siordia had entered the property to confront the resident about a personal dispute. This confrontation quickly escalated into a violent physical assault on the resident. In self-defense, the resident discharged a legally registered firearm, striking Siordia. After the shooting, the resident called 9-1-1 and attempted life-saving measures until emergency services arrived. The resident, who also sustained significant injuries during the altercation, was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The firearm used in the incident was recovered at the scene and was determined to be legally registered to the resident. Detectives from the Long Beach Police Department's Forensic Science Services Division processed the firearm as part of their investigation. The resident was not arrested, as detectives believed he acted in self-defense. He has been cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
The case has drawn attention due to the nature of the confrontation and the use of a firearm in self-defense. The Long Beach Police Department has urged anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward. The investigation remains active, with detectives continuing to gather evidence and interview witnesses to determine the full circumstances surrounding Siordia's death.
