Long Beach Police Arrested Suspect in Deadly Shooting
A 54-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with a January 2025 incident that left one person dead.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Violence
Long Beach police have arrested 54-year-old Will Moses Palmer on suspicion of murder following a shooting on Coachella Avenue. The January 19, 2025, incident resulted in the death of 55-year-old Tyrant Otee Walker and left two others wounded.
Why it matters
The investigation highlights the ongoing efforts to address violent crime, as authorities continue to process a case that investigators believe may be gang-related.
Will Moses Palmer is currently being held on $4 million bail following his arrest by the Long Beach Police Department Special Investigation Division. One victim from the shooting remains in critical but stable condition, while another has been released from the hospital.
The players
Will Moses Palmer
The 54-year-old suspect is currently in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder.
Tyrant Otee Walker
The 55-year-old resident of Compton died following the shooting on Coachella Avenue.
Long Beach Police Department
This municipal law enforcement agency led the investigation and subsequent arrest of the suspect.
The details
Detectives apprehended Palmer in the 3100 block of East Willow Street nearly two years after the shooting. Officers originally responded to the scene at 9:15 p.m. to discover three men suffering from gunshot wounds.
Timeline
January 19, 2025: The shooting occurred on the 6800 block of Coachella Avenue.
October 13, 2026: Police arrested the suspect in the 3100 block of East Willow Street.
Legal Context
This arrest reflects the ongoing prosecutorial efforts following the 2025 Long Beach shooting incident on Coachella Avenue. The case follows a pattern of intensive multi-year investigations by the local Special Investigation Division to clear major violent crime dockets.
The arrest of a suspect charged with murder provides a significant update for community members concerned about the Coachella Avenue incident. Residents are encouraged to contact homicide detectives at 562-570-7244 with any further information related to the ongoing case.
The takeaway
The arrest concludes a lengthy investigative search that began in early 2025. Authorities continue to rely on public cooperation to resolve cases that remain under active investigation.
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More information
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