Man punched in head near Atlantic and New York

Heard on: Long Beach Police Dispatch

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Just secured by the tobacco shop.

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Suspect's going to be a male, black twenties, wearing a black shirt and black pants.

00:07

Punches CP in the head.

00:09

Should be refusing medics.

00:10

We're trying to get further now.

00:13

Four units backing.

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Code four, Atlantic Avenue, just south of New York Street.

00:35

One, careful to call back.

00:38

Okay.

00:43

This is Fire 819 Magnolia.

00:49

21 units backing.

00:50

CP's gonna be waiting.

00:52

Be waiting in the parking lot.

00:54

CP's transient.

00:56

Looks familiar with the suspect.

00:57

Suspect was last seen walking north on the boulevard on foot.

00:59

Possibly got on the bus, but CP's not sure.

7/9/2026 05:43 PM

Assault Report

Atlantic Ave & E New York St, Long Beach, CA 90813

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible assault near Atlantic Avenue and New York Street, where a man reportedly punched the complaining party in the head. The victim appeared to refuse medical help, and the suspect, described as a man in his twenties wearing a black shirt and black pants, was last seen walking north on the boulevard and may have boarded a bus.