Larry Jefferson, 24, of Inglewood was shot and killed in Long Beach on March 29, 2022. A verbal argument turned physical, Jefferson tried to run and was chased outside, and one of the suspects produced a firearm and shot him. Responding officers found Jefferson with multiple gunshot wounds; he was later pronounced dead at a hospital.

Long Beach Police arrested three Long Beach residents in connection with the killing: Julian Richard Maldonado, 20, Ronald Maldonado, 25, and Myrna Palay, 29. The arrests followed a multi-day operation that included several search warrants. Each was booked on one count of murder with bail set at $2 million, and the matter was referred to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration. Investigators said the shooting appeared to be gang-related, though family and friends maintained Jefferson was not involved in gang activity.

If anyone witnessed the confrontation inside the business or the chase outside on South Street, please share what was seen.