Two Suspects Arrested After Long Beach Shooting
Authorities apprehended two teenagers following a shooting that left one man injured on Pine Avenue.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Violence
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Long Beach police have arrested 19-year-old Jahvanni Jordan and 19-year-old Rakyia Harris in connection with a shooting that occurred on September 20. A 38-year-old victim suffered non-life-threatening upper body injuries after a dispute led to gunfire.
Why it matters
The arrests follow a targeted investigation using security camera footage to track the suspects. Police action was finalized after a search warrant was executed in the 700 block of Pine Avenue to secure the suspects.
Jahvanni Jordan and Rakyia Harris are currently held on $1 million bail each. Jordan faces a charge of attempted murder, while Harris is charged as an accessory after the fact.
The players
Jahvanni Jordan
He is a 19-year-old suspect booked on suspicion of attempted murder for his alleged role in the shooting.
Rakyia Harris
She is a 19-year-old suspect booked on suspicion of accessory after the fact for allegedly aiding the male suspect.
The details
The shooting took place in the 200 block of Pine Avenue when a male suspect allegedly produced a firearm and shot the victim following a verbal altercation. Detectives subsequently linked the female suspect to the scene for her role in aiding the male suspect's escape.
Timeline
September 20, 2026: Police responded to the shooting in the 200 block of Pine Avenue.
September 28, 2026: Officers executed a search warrant and arrested both suspects.
Legal Context
This case follows the established precedent of the Long Beach Police Department utilizing public security camera surveillance to identify suspects in violent crimes. The investigation reflects ongoing city efforts to leverage technological infrastructure for rapid suspect apprehension.
The arrests conclude the immediate police search related to the Pine Avenue incident, providing clarity for local residents and business owners in the area. Authorities continue to encourage the use of anonymous reporting tools for those with additional information regarding criminal activity.
The takeaway
The successful identification of suspects via security footage underscores the importance of public surveillance in modern criminal investigations. Residents should remain vigilant and continue reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement to assist in maintaining community safety.
Further reading
For more information on public safety incidents in the region, visit Violence.
More information
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Source note: This article includes information reported by My News LA.
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