Jerrimiyah Davis, a 23-year-old resident of Long Beach, California, tragically lost his life on August 2, 2019. The incident occurred at the Carmelitos Housing Project in North Long Beach. According to reports, the Long Beach Police Department responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call around 9:45 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found Davis with gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body.
Despite immediate life-saving efforts and transportation to a local hospital, Davis succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation revealed that Davis was confronted by Paul Booth, a 58-year-old resident of Long Beach, in a common area of the housing complex. Witnesses described Booth as a local resident who fled the scene in a wheelchair. The police apprehended Booth the following day near 52nd Street and Orange Avenue. Booth was booked on suspicion of murder and being an ex-felon in possession of live ammunition, with bail set at $2 million. Detectives believe that Davis and Booth knew each other, and the confrontation led to the fatal shooting.
Further developments in the case included the arrest of a second suspect, Darral Frank, a 56-year-old from San Pedro. Frank was taken into custody on August 4, 2019, for his alleged involvement in concealing evidence related to the shooting. Detectives found a rifle believed to be the murder weapon concealed in a public place near where Frank was arrested. Frank was booked for accessory after the fact and held on $1 million bail. The case was presented to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office for filing consideration.
The tragic death of Jerrimiyah Davis and the subsequent arrests highlight the complexities and challenges faced by law enforcement in solving such cases. The investigation into Davis's murder involved meticulous detective work, including gathering witness statements and locating critical evidence. The arrests of Booth and Frank underscore the importance of community cooperation and the relentless efforts of the police to bring justice to the victim and his family.
