Trending Now - Shooting Near Marathon Burger Opening in Long Beach Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured
WHO:
Victims: Three men shot, one later died.
Witness: Eric VanDyke, relative of Nipsey Hussle.
Nearby resident: Seven.
Marathon Burger spokesperson.
Long Beach Police Department spokesperson: Andrea Moran.
Celebrities and dignitaries present: Snoop Dogg, rapper YG, radio host Big Boy, Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson.
WHAT:
Event: Grand opening of Marathon Burger.
Shooting occurred just after 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
One man was killed, and two others were injured.
The shooting happened about half a block south of the event, on Broadway near Pine Avenue.
Police received reports of gunfire at 3:32 p.m.
Marathon Burger continued to take orders during the investigation.
WHERE:
Location of the shooting: Broadway near Pine Avenue, Long Beach, California.
Address of Marathon Burger: 245 Pine Ave, Long Beach, California.
WHEN:
Date of the shooting: Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Time of the shooting: Just after 3:30 p.m.
Date of the ribbon-cutting ceremony: Same day, March 1, 2026.
WHY:
The motive and circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation.
A spokesperson for Marathon Burger stated the incident was not related to the restaurant's debut.
HOW:
Witnesses reported seeing people running in panic after hearing gunshots.
Police quickly responded to the scene and focused on a parking garage on Broadway.
Investigators have not made any arrests, and no suspects are in custody.
A shooting occurred just after 3:30 p.m. last Sunday during the grand opening of Marathon Burger in Long Beach, California, resulting in one man's death and injuries to two others. Witnesses, including Eric VanDyke, a relative of Nipsey Hussle, reported seeing people fleeing in panic as police responded quickly to the scene, focusing on a nearby parking garage. The investigation is ongoing, with no arrests made so far, and a spokesperson for Marathon Burger emphasized that the incident was unrelated to the restaurant's debut.