Armed Transient Brandishes Weapon and Causes Disturbance near Oregon and Willow

Summary: Police responded to reports of a transient male, described as Hispanic with dark skin, wearing a blue baseball cap and burgundy shirt, brandishing what was believed to be a firearm (later identified as a BB gun) and causing a disturbance near Oregon Avenue and Willow Street in Long Beach, California. The suspect was seen in an alley north of Willow, near a laundromat, pushing a small grocery cart with a backpack, and acting erratically—yelling, running toward pedestrians, and possibly under the influence (647F). Multiple units responded, set up containment, and eventually located and took the suspect into custody north of 27th Street. The weapon was confirmed to be a BB gun. The incident generated several calls and required coordinated police action to ensure public safety.