The person at the center of this case
Frederick Taft, 57-year-old Black male
Homicide · Unsolved
UNKNOWN SUSPECT - LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
On July 21, 2018, Frederick Taft, a 57-year-old Black male, was shot multiple times in the torso, back, and head inside the men's restroom at Pan American Park in Long Beach, California while attending a family picnic. A White or Hispanic male suspect in his late 40s to early 50s was observed fleeing the restroom with a rifle-type firearm. The case remains unsolved.
Pan American Park, Long Beach, California
🏛️ Long Beach Police Department
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Case Summary
On July 21, 2018, Frederick Taft, a 57-year-old Black male, was shot multiple times in the torso, back, and head inside the men's restroom at Pan American Park in Long Beach, California while attending a family picnic. A White or Hispanic male suspect in his late 40s to early 50s was observed fleeing the restroom with a rifle-type firearm. The case remains unsolved.
Timeline of Events
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2018-07-21
16:20Body discovered
Frederick Taft's body was discovered 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.
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2018-07-21
16:20Suspect fleeing scene
Multiple witnesses observed an 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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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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suspect
Lead #1White or Hispanic male, late 40s to early 50s, 5'7"-5'10", 170-180 lbs, medium build, dark features, round chin/face
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evidence
Lead #2Rifle-type firearm
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witness
Lead #3Multiple witnesses observed the suspect fleeing the restroom
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clue
Lead #4Suspect clothing: long-sleeved white linen button-down shirt, khaki cargo shorts, soft cotton fishing hat
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Case Information
Case Type:
Homicide
Status:
Unsolved
Case Number:308
Started:July 21, 2018 at 4:20 PM
Last Updated:April 26, 2026