Maurice Ross, a 24-year-old resident of Bellflower, California, tragically lost his life on January 23, 2019, in Long Beach, CA. According to reports, Maurice was fatally shot around 10:45 p.m. on East Anaheim Street, near Locust Avenue. Witnesses indicated that Maurice was involved in a physical altercation with three adult males just before the shooting occurred. The suspects, described as three black males, were last seen driving a dark-colored four-door SUV.
First responders found Maurice lying on the sidewalk, and he was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 11 p.m. A female bystander, who was not connected to Maurice or the suspects, was also struck by gunfire and sustained a non-life-threatening wound to her lower torso.
The Long Beach Police Department launched an investigation into Maurice's death, seeking surveillance footage from nearby businesses to identify the suspects. Despite the efforts, the motive behind the shooting remained unclear initially. The police urged anyone with information to come forward, offering anonymity through Crime Stoppers.
On February 13, 2019, detectives made significant progress in the case by arresting two suspects in connection with Maurice's murder. The investigation continued as authorities worked to gather more evidence and build a case against the individuals responsible for the senseless act of violence that claimed Maurice's life. The community mourned the loss of a young man described as fun-loving and passionate about music and comedy, while his family faced the devastating reality of losing another loved one to violence.
