Long Beach Police Arrest Homeless Man Suspected Fatal Shooting Near Lincoln Park

Billy Zepeda, a 49-year-old homeless man, was arrested on suspicion of fatally shooting another homeless man near Lincoln Park in Downtown Long Beach on August 28. Police say Zepeda approached the victim, shot him, and fled the scene; the victim later died at a hospital. Authorities recovered a firearm from Zepeda at the time of his arrest, and he faces charges including murder, being an ex-felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of ammunition. The motive behind the shooting remains under investigation, and the victim's identity has not been released pending family notification. Detectives plan to present the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for filing consideration. Police have urged anyone with information to contact homicide detectives or submit anonymous tips through LA Crime Stoppers.