Long Beach police are asking for help in their investigation into the shooting deaths of two men near Compton Creek.

Officers responded at about 8:35 p.m. Wednesday to the area near a tributary of the Los Angeles River and the 710 Freeway. Two men who are believed to be homeless suffered gunshot wounds to the upper body.

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The location appear to be near a homeless encampment just off the freeway.

Their identities were withheld, pending notification of family.

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Details about a motive for the shooting were not available early Thursday afternoon.

Anyone with information was asked to contac

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