Gabriel Antonio Correa, 21, of Long Beach was found dead near Willow Street and the San Gabriel River on March 1, 2017. Fire personnel discovered the body and officers were called to assist; the circumstances were treated as a homicide and the Long Beach Police Department opened an investigation.

Correa’s death came during a year when Long Beach saw a decline in overall homicides, amid reported increases in community outreach and prevention efforts, but his loss was still mourned by family and friends who remembered his vibrant personality and community ties. Anyone with information about this case is urged to come forward.