See LBPD Suspect In Dec. 27 Midnight Hour Gunfire (Willow/Maine) That Struck Woman, Terrified Wrigley Residents; LBPD Says He Should Be Considered Armed & Dangerous And Seeks Info From Public Regarding His Whereabouts

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(Jan. 22, 2015) -- LBPD says the man below is its attempted murder suspect -- and seeks information from the public regarding his whereabouts -- in connection with gunfire that struck a woman (an adult and not the intended victim) in the area of Willow St./Maine Ave. in the midnight hour on Dec. 27.

As LBREPORT.com reported at the time, the gunfire was very audible -- and frightening -- to nearby Wrigley neighborhood residents. LBREPORT.com coverage here.)

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The suspect, Norval Hartley, 46, is a Long Beach resident and LBPD says he should be considered armed and dangerous. The L.A. County DA has filed attempt murder charges against him and he's the subject of a $3.1 million arrest warrant.

[LBPD release text] On December 27, 2015, at about 12:40 a.m., officers responded to the report of gunshots fired in the area of Willow Street and Maine Avenue. On arrival, officers located a female adult who had sustained a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim was transported to a local and remains hospitalized in stable condition. The investigation revealed the victim left a local business and was walking to her car when she was struck by gunfire. The victim was not the intended victim of the shooting.
Homicide detectives responded to the scene and during their investigation, Hartley was identified as the suspect. On January 20, 2016, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed charges of attempt murder against Hartley and a $3,100,000.00 arrest warrant was issued.
Hartley remains outstanding and should be considered armed and dangerous. He has an extensive criminal history for violent crime and has served time in state prison. He is described as a male African American, 5'-11", 180 lbs., with a bald head and brown eyes.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Suspect Hartley is urged to contact the Long Beach Police Department Homicide Detail at (562) 570-7244. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or text TIPLA plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES), or visit www.LACrimeStoppers.org.