In the evening hours of Saturday, April 11, 2026, tragedy struck in Long Beach, California, claiming the life of 21-year-old Jaheim Harris. A Black male, Harris was at a gas station located in the 6600 block of Cherry Avenue at approximately 8:45 p.m. when he was shot multiple times in the upper body. The motive for the shooting remains under investigation.
First responders arrived at the scene to find Harris with life-threatening injuries.
Paramedics quickly transported him to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Jaheim Harris succumbed to his gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead later that night. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office officially ruled his death a homicide.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the suspect or suspects had already fled the scene before law enforcement could arrive. The Long Beach Police Department promptly launched a homicide investigation into the fatal incident. As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the murder of Jaheim Harris, and police have not released any description of a suspect or suspects. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing those responsible to justice.
