The person at the center of this case
Frederick Taft, 57-year-old Black male
Homicide · Open - Unsolved
7 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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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1White or Hispanic male, late 40s to early 50s, 5'7" to 5'10", medium build, round chin/face, last seen wearing white linen button-down shirt, khaki cargo shorts, and cotton fishing hat—where did he go after fleeing the park?
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witness
Lead #2Multiple witnesses observed the suspect flee—have all of them been interviewed, and could any provide additional identifying details or vehicle information?
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evidence
Lead #3The suspect was seen concealing a rifle-type firearm—has this weapon been recovered or linked to any other incidents?
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 flee the restroom with what appeared to be a rifle immediately after gunshots were heard. The case remains unsolved, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the suspect or have details about the shooting.
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clue
Lead #4What was the motive for shooting Taft during a family picnic—was this a random act or targeted killing?
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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 p.m.Body 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 p.m.Suspect fled
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:May 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 21, 2018 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 10, 2026