Teen Arrests Spotlight Rise in Youth Violence

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested by Long Beach Police in connection with the fatal shooting of 51-year-old Frank Suggs and the wounding of another man at a homeless encampment on November 24, 2024. The teen is being held without bail at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall as the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office considers charges. Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the shooting, which remains under active investigation. In a separate case, a teenager in Huntington Beach was arrested for allegedly killing a man with a flare gun, highlighting a rise in youth-involved violent crimes. These incidents have heightened concerns about juvenile violence and the safety of homeless individuals. Police continue to urge anyone with information about the Long Beach shooting to contact detectives or submit anonymous tips.