Benny James Ceasar, 49, of Long Beach was shot and killed on September 14, 2016 in the 5400 block of Atlantic Avenue. Police responded to reports of gunfire about 4:35 p.m.; Ceasar was pronounced dead at the scene at 5 p.m. A woman who was also shot suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.

A 61-year-old man named Sotero Monteon was arrested later that evening near Lime Avenue and South Street after witnesses reported seeing him board a bus shortly after the shooting. Monteon was charged on September 16, 2016 with murder, attempted murder, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of ammunition, with a special allegation that he personally and intentionally discharged a firearm causing great bodily injury and death. Court documents list an extensive prior criminal history for Monteon.

Does anyone have information about the shooting or knew Benny Ceasar that could help clarify what happened?