Police release footage of suspected shooter in Long Beach teen’s murder

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

The Long Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving the murder of a 17-year-old girl last month.

Briana Soto was fatally shot on March 26 near the intersection of 11th Street and Lewis Avenue, police said in the days following the attack.

On Tuesday, police released footage of the suspected shooter, and they’re asking anyone with information to reach out to police.

The dark-clad male was spotted on several security cameras in the area around the time of the shooting, though a mask covered his face.

“Someone undoubtedly knows this suspect or recognizes the individual in the video. someone might even recall a a person who was acting strange or unusual the night of March 26. If so, contact our detectives or L.A. Crime Stoppers,” said Chief Wally Hebeish.

Anyone with a tip can 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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