Kristie Michelle Perez, a 43-year-old Latina, was tragically shot and killed on March 6, 2014, in Long Beach, California. The incident occurred at her residence on the 5800 block of Rose Avenue. Long Beach police responded to a disturbance call around 3:30 p.m. and discovered the bodies of Kristie and her 47-year-old husband, Javier Perez. According to the Los Angeles County coroner's records, Kristie sustained two gunshot wounds to the torso, while Javier had a single self-inflicted gunshot
wound to the upper torso. The preliminary investigation by the Long Beach Police Department indicated that the incident was a murder-suicide.
The police investigation revealed that Javier Perez shot his wife Kristie before turning the gun on himself. The couple was married and resided together in Long Beach. The coroner officially ruled Kristie's death as a homicide and Javier's death as a suicide. The motive behind the tragic event remains unclear, but it was determined that there were no other suspects involved in the case.
Following the incident, the Long Beach Police Department urged anyone with additional information to come forward and contact Homicide Detectives Todd Johnson and Roger Zottneck. They also provided options for anonymous tips through the Crime Stoppers hotline. Despite the thorough investigation, no further arrests or suspects were identified, and the case was closed as a murder-suicide.
The tragic deaths of Kristie and Javier Perez left a lasting impact on their community. Friends and family were left to mourn the loss of Kristie, who was remembered as a beloved member of her community. The incident serves as a somber reminder of the complexities and often hidden struggles within relationships, and the devastating consequences that can arise from unresolved conflicts.
