Lamar Montez Murry, 49, of Long Beach was shot and killed in the early morning of August 30, 2016. Officers found him unresponsive with gunshot wounds to the chest in the 1600 block of Hiles Avenue; he was pronounced dead at the scene at 4:50 a.m. after a call about a man lying in the street.

Long Beach Police Department investigators said the shooting did not appear to be gang-related. Homicide detectives Sean Irving, Peter Lackovic, and Oscar Valenzuela were assigned to the case. No arrests or suspects were identified immediately, and detectives asked the public to report tips, including anonymously through Crime Stoppers. The case remained open and investigators were seeking information that could lead to those responsible.

If anyone saw activity near Hiles Avenue around 4:45 a.m. on August 30, 2016, or has information about Lamar Murry that could assist the investigation, please share what is known.