On July 23, 2024, Jeffrey Poorman, 44, was shot and killed inside his garage in the 5900 block of Lime Avenue in North Long Beach. Officers arrived about 1:30 p.m. after multiple gunshots were reported and found Poorman with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body; he was pronounced dead at the scene after emergency responders attempted life-saving measures.

Investigators identified 19-year-old Mathew De Diego as a suspect; detectives say De Diego and Poorman knew each other and were together when the shooting occurred. De Diego was located near the 5000 block of Gardenia Avenue, taken into custody without incident, and booked on a murder charge with allegations he personally used and discharged a handgun. Bail was set at $3 million and an arraignment was scheduled for August 8, 2024.

The motive remains under investigation and authorities continue to seek additional witnesses who might have information about what happened. If anyone witnessed the shooting or saw either man in the area that afternoon, please contact investigators with any details.