Man Convicted in 2020 Long Beach Shooting That Left Bystander Dead

Published on April 24, 2024

A second man was convicted April 23 in the apparent gang-related shooting death of an innocent bystander struck by gunfire in Long Beach more than three years ago. A jury found Jacquise Wright, 34, of Long Beach guilty of first-degree murder for the Dec. 4, 2020, shooting that left Alejandra Martinez dead, along with one count each of attempted murder, assault with a semiautomatic firearm and shooting from a motor vehicle, according to Deputy District Attorney Robert Song. Wright is due back in court July 8 for sentencing. Co-defendant Tyquan Benson, 28, also of Long Beach was convicted in July of the same charges, along with being a felon in possession of a firearm. He was sentenced in October to 50 years to life plus 17 years and eight months in state prison....

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