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The death of an apparently homeless man who may have been bludgeoned to death was under investigation Tuesday in Long Beach.
Officers found the victim in an alley while responding about 6:30 a.m. Sunday to a report of a person down in the 900 block of Elm Street, according to Long Beach police.
The man, who appeared to be homeless, had sustained a head injury and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, police said.
“The preliminary investigation determined the victim may have been struck by a blunt object,” according to police. “A motive for the incident is unknown and no suspect information is available.”
The coroner’s office will determine the victim’s identity and official cause of death, police said.
Anyone with information regarding the man’s death or identity was urged to call (562) 570-7244 to speak with detectives. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-TIPS.
–City News Service
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