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Long Beach woman shot to death

FILE - A Long Beach Police Department 'centennial badge' and patch are shown in this undated image. (Long Beach Police Department)

A Long Beach woman was shot to death Wednesday afternoon, the Long Beach Police Department said.

Myriam Zaragoza, 43, was found in full cardiac arrest in the 2300 block of Locust Avenue at about 3:25 p.m., police said in a news release.


She had been shot multiple times in the upper body and was declared dead at the scene.

Police said the identity of the shooter or shooters and a possible motivation behind the attack remain under investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Detectives Michael Hubbard or Jesus Espinoza at 562-570-7244.

To submit information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers by calling 800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting LACrimeStoppers.org.