Dante Williams Jr., a 19-year-old Black man from Long Beach, California, was shot in the upper body on the evening of February 9, 2025, at about 7:45 p.m. The shooting occurred in the 6200 block of Long Beach Boulevard. Long Beach police officers provided medical aid on scene and the fire department transported him to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 8:11 p.m. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office ruled the death a homicide caused by a gunshot wound to the chest.

The shooter fled before officers arrived; no description or motive has been released and no suspects have been identified. Homicide detectives are actively investigating and authorities have not announced any arrests. Williams’ mother, Makeia McClain, has spoken publicly about her grief and is seeking support for funeral expenses. The Long Beach Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward, including anonymous Crime Stoppers tips.

Did anyone in Long Beach see or hear anything that evening on Long Beach Boulevard that might help investigators?