Long Beach police make arrest in December slaying

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

A Long Beach man has been arrested in connection with the murder of another Long Beach man just days before Christmas 2023.

On Dec. 21, 2023, 28-year-old Ismael Cuevas was shot and killed in the 200 block of Eagle Street, the Long Beach Police Department said in a news release.

Another man was also shot, though he sustained a none-life-threatening injury to what police called “an extremity.”

On Thursday morning, police arrested 42-year-old Bryan Lopez in the 2800 block of Pacific Avenue connection with the shooting. He faces one count of murder, one count of attempted murder, being a felon in possession of a firearm and a probation violation, police said.

Lopez is being held by the LBPD in lieu of $3 million bail. Jail records do not indicate a scheduled court date.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Ethan Shear or Chasen Contreras at 562-570-7244.

Anonymous tips may be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477) or lacrimestoppers.org.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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