Richard Vera, 21

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Richard Vera, 21, was shot and killed in an alley in the 1300 block of Parade Street in Long Beach about 4:15 p.m. Thursday, April 24. According to Long Beach Beach Police, officers responded to a call of a deceased male adult in an alley. Vera had been shot in the upper torso. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Anyone with information about the shooting can call Homicide Detectives Russ Moss or Teri Hubert at (562) 570-7244.