Long Beach, California — The Long Beach Police Department is currently investigating the mysterious death of a man near Long Beach Polytechnic High School. Authorities responded to a medical emergency call and found 59-year-old Anthony Mercy deceased at the scene. Mercy had injuries that may be linked to his death, though the exact cause is still undetermined. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner/Coroner will determine the official cause of death.
Preliminary investigation suggests that Mercy may have been involved in a fight the day before his death at 14th Street Park and Seaside Park. The Long Beach Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward and contact LBPD homicide detectives Donald Collier or Chasen Contreras at 562-570-7244. Anonymous tips can be submitted through LACrimeStoppers.org or by calling 800-222-8477.
The Long Beach Police Department is working to gather more information and piece together the events leading up to Mercy’s death. The community is urged to assist in the investigation by sharing any relevant information that may help provide clarity on this tragic incident.
In summary, the Long Beach Police Department is investigating the sudden death of 59-year-old Anthony Mercy near Long Beach Polytechnic High School. Preliminary findings suggest that Mercy may have been involved in a fight prior to his death, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in providing any additional information to aid in the investigation.