Authorities sought the public's help Monday to solve the killing of a man who was gunned down at 14th Street Park in Long Beach.
Officers went to 14th Street and Palmer Court about 2:35 p.m. Sunday on a report of a gunshot victim at the scene, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
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"Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim on the ground, near 14th Street and Palmer Court, who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body," police said in a statement.
Thomas Ferguson, 33, of Fontana, died at a hospital, police said.
"Through their preliminary investigation, detectives determined the victim was inside 14th Street Park when he was shot," police said. "The suspect fled the scene before police arrived."
Investigators were unsure of a motive for the crime, police said.
"Detectives believe there were multiple people in or near 14th Street Park when the shooting occurred and are seeking the public's assistance for any additional information," police said.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call detectives at 562-570-7244, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS. Tipsters may also use the website www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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