This week on The Word on Long Beach,  we re-visit the drive-by shooting near The Pike Outlets that sparked panic and left three people wounded, including a 13-year-old boy.  Reporter Cheantay Jensen returned to the scene the day after the shooting to get the community’s reaction and, we’ll give you some updated crime statistics.

But first, we turn our attention to South Florida.  As the country continues to watch the details unfold regarding the condo collapse near Miami, questions regarding older buildings here in Long Beach have begun. We have an expert here with us who will try to answer some of those questions.

:46 – As you drive around Long Beach, you will see several mid and high-rise buildings that are over 40-years old.  Given the recent developments in South Florida, the question of safety has become a concern. This week, Long Beach Building and Safety Superintendent David Khorram, addresses those concerns and, tells us how Long Beach is very different than Florida.

18:25 – Just one day after the drive-by shooting near the Pike Outlets it was once again business as usual. Long Beach Post Reporter Cheantay Jensen returned to the scene to get the community’s reaction.  Later that week Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna addressed the shooting and revealed current crime trends in Long Beach.

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