Homicide Report > Tommy Whitson, 28
Tommy Whitson, 28
Died Oct. 22, 2011
Tommy Whitson, a 28-year-old white man, was stabbed to death Saturday, Oct. 22, in the 1200 block of East 4th Street in Long Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner's records.
Officers responded to a call regarding a stabbing about 1:50 a.m., according to a Long Beach Police Department news release.
When authorities arrived, they found Whitson and a 28-year-old man, both of Long Beach, with stab wounds to the torso. The two victims were taken to a hospital, where Whitson was pronounced dead a short time later, officials said.
The second injured man was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Several hours after the incident, authorities arrested a 24-year-old man from Santa Ana in connection with the fatal stabbing.
During the investigation, detectives learned the three men were involved in a verbal altercation in a parking lot when the assailant attacked Whitson and the other victim with a bladed instrument.
Anyone with additional information about the case asked to contact homicide Detectives Mark McGuire or Greg Krabbe at (562) 570-7244. Anonymous tips can be sent via the web at www.tipsoft.com.
— Los Angeles Times
- Neighborhood: Long Beach
- Age: 28
- Gender: Male
- Cause: Stabbing
- Day of the week: Saturday
- Agency: Long Beach PD
- Race/Ethnicity: White
- Circumstance: Fight
Three reader comments about Tommy Whitson
I knew Tommy from classes we shared in high school. We weren't close, but he was always nice to me. When I heard of his death, I was and still am in disbelief. Although, there is nothing that can make his absence less painful, I hope they are able to get justice for Tommy & his family. My prayers and condolences go out to his son, family, and loved ones. I know he will be missed by many.
Oct. 26, 2011 at 10:53 a.m.
Tommy was a wonderful person he was my first true love and we had a beautiful son together tommy christopher. He was a wonderful dad it saddens me that he lost his life this way all I can do is push foward and be there for our son.we will miss you so much tommy well see you in heaven my love.
Oct. 30, 2011 at 6:43 p.m.
I miss and love tommy my brother with all my heart. I cant believe my big brother was tooken from me and now from some stupid person.all i can say is carma is a bitch and he will get whats coming to him someday. nothing will ever replace my brother but i know i will be a big part of his sons life and one day we will all be with him again.I love u sooooo much tommy
Nov. 30, 2011 at 3:32 p.m.
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