Daryle Wayne Black served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Police Officer Daryle Black was shot and killed when he and his partner were ambushed by a gang member with an AR-15.
The two officers, members of the Long Beach Police Department's anti-gang unit, were driving an unmarked vehicle at approximately 11:00 pm when they were struck by gunfire in an ambush-style attack in the 1900 block of North Lime Avenue. After both officers were shot, one officer was able to call for assistance, and both were taken to a local hospital, where Officer Black died approximately ninety minutes later. Neither officer was able to return fire.
The shooter was arrested two days later after being identified through an investigation. The man was found guilty and sentenced to death during his second trial. Another suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. He has a parole hearing in January 2026.
Officer Black was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He had served with the Long Beach Police Department for six years and had been in law enforcement for 10 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Police Officer Black gave the Long Beach Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Long Beach community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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