Long Beach: Shooting reported near Marathon Burger event; videos emerge from the scene

Shooting reported at a Marathon Burger opening on Pine Ave in Long Beach; videos show heavy response; reports cite celebrity presence incl. Nipsey Hussle.

Updated on: Mar 2, 2026, 06:30:31 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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A shooting is being reported at the Marathon Burger event Long Beach, California on Sunday afternoon.

The incident reportedly took place on Pine Avenue where Marathon Burger was inaugurating its newest location in California in the presence of celebrities like Nipsey Hussle and Snoop Dogg and his son, Cordell Broadus.

Purported videos from the scene of the shooting surfaced on social media which showed a massive emergency response.

Here's a video:

Authorities are yet to confirm the details of the incident. It is unclear how many were injured, even though videos showed people being carried into medical vans on stretchers.

Long Beach is a coastal city in Southern California, located in Los Angeles County, just south of Los Angeles and north of Orange County.

This is a breaking news.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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