Long Beach Police Department investigating shooting
On November 13th, Long Beach Police Department responded to a reported shooting.
Upon arrival, officers found two deceased individuals inside the home. According to authorities, one of the deceased appears to have died of natural causes while the other appears to have died from a gunshot wound.
During the course of the investigation, detectives identified a suspect and a vehicle associated with the incident.
The suspect and the vehicle were both located in Pensacola, Florida. The suspect was identified as Richard Timothy Ward, a Long Beach resident.
Ward was involved in an officer-involved shooting with deputies from Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
He was transported to a local hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the incident.
Authorities believe this incident to be domestic related.
The Long Beach Police Department continues to investigate this incident.
