Peleson PJ Johnson, 45, was fatally shot on May 29, 2024, at about 1:25 p.m. while standing in an alley near the 1800 block of Gardenia Avenue in Long Beach, California. A male adult approached on foot, discharged a firearm, and fled before officers arrived. Responding officers and Long Beach Fire Department personnel gave life-saving aid, and Johnson was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

No arrests have been made and the suspect remains unidentified. The motive is under investigation and homicide detectives are asking the public for information. Community members have voiced deep concern about the violence and called for greater safety and cooperation with police.

If anyone has information about this shooting, contact Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detectives at 562-570-7244, or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS or via the P3 Tips app.