LONG BEACH, CA – The Long Beach Police Department is currently investigating the mysterious death of a man near Long Beach Polytechnic High School. Officers responded to a call for medical assistance and found 59-year-old Anthony Mercy deceased at the scene. The exact cause of death is yet to be determined by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner/Coroner.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Mercy may have been involved in a physical altercation the day before his death in the vicinity of 14th Street Park and Seaside Park. The LBPD is urging anyone with information to come forward and contact LBPD homicide detectives Donald Collier or Chasen Contreras at 562-570-7244, or submit anonymous tips via phone at 800-222-8477 or online at LACrimeStoppers.org.
The circumstances surrounding Mercy’s death remain unclear, and the police are working hard to gather as much information as possible to uncover the truth. This tragic incident has left the community in shock and raised concerns about safety in the area.
As the investigation continues, authorities are hoping that members of the public will come forward with any information that could help shed light on the events leading up to Mercy’s death. The Long Beach Police Department is committed to ensuring that justice is served and is appealing to the community for their cooperation in this matter.
In the meantime, the Long Beach community is mourning the loss of Anthony Mercy and seeking answers as to what led to this tragic event. The police are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation as they work to bring closure to this devastating incident.