Mauricio Sotelo, a 20-year-old resident of Long Beach, was killed on May 6, 2010, in a shooting incident near 9th Street and Locust Avenue. The details of the incident are scarce, but it took place in the late evening. The Long Beach Police Department responded to the scene, and Sotelo was pronounced dead shortly after. Authorities have continued to investigate this case, and they have urged the public to provide any relevant information that could help solve the crime.
As of now, no suspect has been identified or apprehended.
The area around 9th Street and Locust Avenue has been noted for multiple incidents of violence, and Mauricio’s death highlighted ongoing concerns about safety in that part of Long Beach. The investigation into his death remains active, and police have appealed for anyone with knowledge of the event to come forward, offering rewards for information leading to an arrest. The community and police continue to seek closure in this tragic case.
