Overview

• Three boys were arrested in Long Beach after assaulting a man with tent poles and a tripod, causing non-life threatening injuries.
• The incident occurred downtown near Pacific Avenue and 1st Street, sparking a rapid police response.
• Victim, believed to be homeless, was treated on-site and declined hospitalization.
• The young suspects fled the scene but were quickly apprehended by the police.
• This attack comes amid increasing reports of violence involving homeless individuals in California.