Iskay Mota : “17-Year-Old Suspect in Police Shooting”

police Identify Suspect killed in Long Beach Home Invasion

In a recent update from the Long Beach Police Department, homicide detectives have revealed the identity of the suspect who was shot and killed during a home invasion last month in Long Beach. The incident took place on April 26 at a residence in the 6800 block of Cerritos Avenue.

According to authorities, the suspect, a 17-year-old boy from San Bernardino, was found in the yard of the house armed with what appeared to be a firearm. Police officers engaged in a dialogue with the suspect for over an hour in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. However, the standoff escalated, leading to the involvement of a SWAT team.

SWAT Team Deployment

As the situation intensified, the suspect was ultimately shot by police officers. The exact circumstances that led to the shooting remain unclear. The suspect sustained a single gunshot wound to the upper body and was immediately treated by Long Beach Fire Department paramedics. Despite efforts to save him, the suspect succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.

Accomplice Arrested

During the course of the investigation, detectives uncovered the presence of an accomplice who fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. The accomplice was later identified as Iskay Mota, an 18-year-old man from Modesto. Mota was apprehended and booked into the Long Beach City Jail on charges of robbery, with bail set at $100,000.

Recovery of Replica Gun

Authorities recovered a replica gun at the scene of the incident. Fortunately, no officers were harmed during the confrontation. The investigation into the home invasion and subsequent shooting is ongoing, with detectives urging anyone with information to come forward.

Seeking Information

If you have any details related to the home invasion and shooting on Cerritos Avenue, you are encouraged to contact LBPD Homicide detectives Eric Thai or Kelsey Myers at 562-570-7244. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or through the website lacrimestoppers.org.

Stay tuned for further updates as the investigation progresses.