A man was shot and wounded in Long Beach, authorities said Monday.
The shooting occurred about 9:30 p.m. Sunday in the 1500 block of Locust Avenue, according to Long Beach police Lt. Royce Wexler.
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"Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim who sustained a gunshot wound to his lower body," Wexler said. "Officers performed life saving measures and the victim was transported to a local hospital where he is in stable condition."
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Preliminary information indicated a male suspect shot the victim and fled the scene, he said.
An investigation was underway, Wexler said.
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