Crime and gun violence on the rise in Long Beach PUBLISHED 2:30 PM PT Jul. 09, 2021 PUBLISHED 2:30 PM PDT Jul. 09, 2021 SHARE LONG BEACH, Calif. — Alberto Loya, a cook at Hooters in Long Beach, was working on June 27 when a drive-by shooting nearby left three people wounded and diners frightened. What You Need To Know Crime and gun violence has increased across the nation, including the city of Long Beach One drive-by shooting witness in Long Beach said that although he was shocked at the moment, he does not feel any less safe in the city and believes it was random Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna said the pandemic's complexities, including the release of prisoners, is a factor in the increase in violence