The person at the center of this case
Frederick Taft, 57-year-old Black male
Homicide · Unsolved
8 years waiting · since 2018
UNKNOWN SUSPECT - LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Justice for Frederick Taft, 57-year-old Black male — the trail went cold in 2018, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1White or Hispanic male, late 40s to early 50s, 5'7"-5'10", medium build, round chin/face, wearing white linen button-down shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and cotton fishing hat—can any witnesses provide additional identifying details or behavioral information?
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witness
Lead #2Multiple witnesses observed the suspect fleeing—have all been thoroughly interviewed and can they provide descriptions of vehicle, direction of travel, or any identifying marks or tattoos?
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evidence
Lead #3What forensic evidence was recovered from the crime scene or the victim that could identify the shooter or establish motive?
On July 21, 2018, Frederick Taft, a 57-year-old Black male, was shot multiple times in the men's restroom at Pan American Park in Long Beach while attending a family picnic. Multiple witnesses saw a White or Hispanic male in his late 40s to early 50s fleeing with a rifle-type firearm, but the suspect remains unidentified. The case is unsolved and investigators seek any information that could identify the shooter or clarify the motive behind this daytime public shooting.
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location
Lead #4Why was the suspect in the men's restroom at Pan American Park, and does he have any connection to the park, the victim, or others present at the family picnic?
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clue
Lead #5Was this a random act of violence or targeted killing? What was the relationship, if any, between the victim and the suspect?
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Homicide July 21, 2018 Long Beach, California On Saturday, July 21, 2018, at approximately 4:20 p.m., the body of Frederick Taft, a 57-year-old Black male, was discovered inside the men's restroom on the west side of the Pan American Park in Long Beach, California. Taft had been attending a family picnic at the park.
He had been shot multiple times in the torso, back, and head. The suspect was described as a White or White (Hispanic) male in his late 40s to early 50s.
Multiple witnesses observed the unknown suspect fleeing the men's restroom immediately after the gunshots were heard, concealing what appeared to be a rifle-type firearm. Taft's homicide is still unsolved.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Long Beach Police Department. Remarks: The unknown suspect wore a long-sleeved, button-down, white linen shirt, khaki-colored cargo shots, and a soft, cotton-style fishing hat.
He had a round chin and face.
Timeline of Events
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2018-07-21
4:20 PMBody discovered
Frederick Taft's body was found inside the men's restroom on the west side of Pan American Park. He had been shot multiple times in the torso, back, and head area.
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2018-07-21
4:20 PMSuspect fleeing scene
Multiple witnesses observed the unknown suspect fleeing the men's restroom immediately after gunshots were heard, concealing what appeared to be a rifle-type firearm.
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Case Information
Incident:July 21, 2018 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 5, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 21, 2018 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 5, 2026