The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion introduced by Supervisor Don Knabe to extend the offer of a $10,000 dollar reward for information regarding a shooting in the City of Long Beach.

On Thursday March 24, 2011, Philip Williamson, 29, was found lying in an alley suffering from what would become a fatal gunshot wound.  The victim was from the Chico California area and was known to distribute marijuana to local Southern California dispensaries.  The victim may have had up to $500,000 dollars and several pounds of marijuana in his possession when he was killed.

The victim was not a gang member and detectives have no leads on a suspect.  Investigators believe it would be beneficial to offer a reward in this case, which may prompt reluctant witnesses to come forward and provide information to identify the individual(s) responsible for this crime.  They can remain anonymous.

Contact:

Detective Scotty Lasch  (562) 570-5722
Detective Donald Goodman (562) 570-5726
Main Office (562) 570-7244