On September 18, 2011, Tony Calloway, a 21-year-old resident of Long Beach, California, was fatally shot while standing with a group of people outside a residence on Locust Avenue. The shooting occurred around 8:20 p.m. when an unknown assailant opened fire from a distance. Calloway was struck in the upper body and, despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital shortly after.
The police quickly launched an investigation, but no arrests have been made in connection to the crime. Calloway was not known to be affiliated with any gangs, but investigators suspect that the assailant may have been part of a local gang. In an effort to encourage witnesses to come forward, a $10,000 reward was offered for information leading to an arrest. Authorities continue to seek tips from the public to help solve the case.
This tragic incident is part of a broader issue of gun violence in Long Beach, and it remains an unsolved homicide despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement.
