Long Beach homicide detectives have arrested two suspects related to a weekend murder in the generally quiet beach haven of Belmont Shore that police say occurred in the 100 block of La Verne Avenue.
Through their investigation, homicide detectives identified the male adult suspect as Jason Loving, a 41-year-old resident of Harbor City. He was arrested in the city of Compton and transported to Long Beach City Jail where he was booked for murder, prohibited possessor, and a restraining order violation. His bail is set at $2,000,000, according to city police.
In addition, they said detectives also identified a female adult who was with suspect Loving when the shooting occurred and fled the scene with him. She was identified as Dasmine Hall, a 31-year-old resident of Compton. She was arrested in the city of Compton and transported to Long Beach City Jail where she was booked for murder and accessory to murder. Her bail is set at $2,000,000.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of the Medical Examiner.
At approximately 1:39 a.m., Oct. 25, officers responded to the 100 block of La Verne Avenue regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a male adult victim who had been struck by gunfire. Officers rendered medical aid until the arrival of Long Beach Fire Department personnel, however, the victim was determined deceased at the scene.
The preliminary investigation indicates a group of subjects got into an altercation, related to an incident that started at a local bar earlier in the evening. During the altercation, which occurred outside in the 100 block of La Verne Avenue, a male adult suspect produced a firearm and shot the victim. The suspect then fled the scene in a vehicle.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Homicide Detectives Reyes and Temblador at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips may be submitted through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone, or by visiting www.LACrimeStoppers.org.