Both the suspect and the stabbing victim are in critical but stable condition.
According to officials, the incident happened Sunday around 6:50 p.m. in the 5200 block of Atlantic Avenue.
Responding officers found the suspect stabbing the victim at the scene. Officials said the officers told the suspect to drop the knife, but he refused. That's when the suspect was shot. The suspect was taken to a local hospital where he remains in critical but stable condition, authorities said. No other injuries were reported.
It's unclear at this time if the suspect and victim knew each other. The motive remains under investigation. Bodycamera video is being reviewed as the investigation continues, authorities said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Donald Collier or Chasen Contreras at
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