Three people were shot near the area of 3rd Street and Pine Avenue in Downtown Long Beach, California, causing a significant disruption to a crowded grand opening event. The Long Beach Police Department and Long Beach Fire Department responded to reports of a shooting at around 3:34 p.m. on March 1, 2026. One victim was shot in the upper body, while the second was struck in the lower body. All three victims were transported to hospitals and their conditions have not been released. The incident occurred just moments after the grand opening of Marathon Burger's new Long Beach location. No details have been released on a suspect or motive for the shooting.