Kevin Alberto Porter, 43, of Long Beach was fatally shot near 700 E. Shoreline Drive on August 5, 2021; his death was recorded by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner on August 6, 2021. Reports state he was struck multiple times and died at the scene.

Police opened an investigation and reviewed nearby surveillance footage while appealing to the public for information. There were no immediate arrests, and investigators reported a lack of witnesses and concrete evidence that initially hampered progress. In the months after the shooting the case remained unsolved and no suspects have been publicly identified.

Kevin’s family held vigils and memorials as they pushed for answers while police said the investigation was ongoing. If anyone has information about the shooting near Shoreline Drive on August 5, 2021, please come forward.