Officer Involved Shooting Took Place After Man Barricaded Himself in Long Beach
When officers arrived they saw Amacher's relatives leaving the home and they began establishing a perimeter.
During this process they came in contact with Amacher who was holding a rifle in his hand. They ordered him to drop the gun but he refused to comply and pointed the rifle in the direction of the officers.Amacher was not struck by gunfire and he retreated inside the home. Officers at the scene activated the LBPD Special Weapons and Tactics team, and also advised nearby neighbors to shelter in place or evacuate.
Negotiators arrived and initiated contact with Amacher. They used de-escalation techniques for a peaceful surrender but the man refused to come out of the home.Amacher suffers from pre-existing medical conditions and was transported to a local hospital, according to authorities.As with all officer-involved shooting incidents, the Department will be conducting a full and thorough multi-level review of the incident.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Michael Hubbard and Jesus Espinoza at 570-7244. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS , or text TIPLA plus your tip to 274637 or visit
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