On April 7, 2013, 23-year-old Randy Chapman of Long Beach was killed in a shooting outside a residence in the 300 block of Home Street. Chapman and three others were standing outside around midnight when an unknown number of suspects opened fire, striking all four. Chapman suffered gunshot wounds to his torso and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Two other victims were left in critical condition and a fourth was treated and released.

Chapman was active in the local music scene, performing under the name c4 or c4 da bomb. Authorities have not confirmed whether the shooting was gang-related and the investigation remains open. Anyone with information that could identify the suspects is asked to come forward.