Long Beach, CA – A tense standoff at a North Long Beach church culminated in a shootout on Tuesday, resulting in a police officer being shot in the arm and the suspect fatally wounded. The officer has since been treated and released, while authorities continue to investigate the incident.

The confrontation began around 3:15 p.m. when officers responded to reports of an armed individual outside a church near Atlantic Avenue and 52nd Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered a man matching the suspect's description. Despite attempts to communicate, the individual remained uncooperative, prompting the involvement of specialized mental health officers, negotiators, and SWAT units.

After a 2.5-hour standoff, the situation escalated into an exchange of gunfire involving the suspect and approximately four officers. The suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, and a firearm was recovered. The injured officer, a senior member of the force, is expected to make a full recovery.

Authorities are currently investigating the sequence of events leading up to the shooting, including determining who fired first. The motive behind the suspect's actions remains unclear. Long Beach Police Chief Wally Hebeish emphasized the dangers law enforcement officers face daily and expressed relief over the officer's recovery.

This incident underscores the unpredictable nature of police work and the critical importance of thorough investigations to understand such events fully.

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