Police: Long Beach man fatally shot during argument over neighbor dispute
A Long Beach man has been arrested for the murder of his neighbor.
The shooting happened at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the 2300 block of Cedar Avenue, Long Beach police Officer Paige White said. The man, identified later as 43-year-old Juan Garfias, was found unconscious in front of a home with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He died after being taken to a hospital.
Officers later were tipped off to information that the suspect was possibly barricaded in a nearby residence, White said. Police surrounded the area, activated SWAT, and urged residents to evacuate or shelter in place.The standoff apparently continued overnight. It wasn't until 5 a.m. that Long Beach Lt. Dominick Scaccia said three persons of interest had been detained for questioning by homicide detectives.
Homicide detectives determined one suspect, identified as 29-year-old Javier Jauregui, and Garfias had been arguing as part of an ongoing neighbor dispute. During the argument, police say Jauregui pulled out a handgun and shot Garfias.
A search warrant served at the residence led to the seizure of multiple firearms and ammunition, according to police.
Jauregui has been booked on suspicion of murder and is being held on $2 million bail. A court date has not been scheduled in his case.
The investigation into the shooting is continuing. Anyone with information about the shooting can contact homicide Detectives Ethan Shear and Jesus Espinoza at (562) 570-7244.
