Huntington Beach Police Officers Involved in Shooting of Armed Man at Huntington City Beach
On Saturday, September 25, 2021, the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) was involved in an officer involved shooting resulting in the death of an adult Hispanic man confirmed to be in possession of a gun.
At approximately 3:15 p.m., the HBPD received reports about a suspicious man with a gun at Huntington City Beach. Officers made contact with the individual in the sand, south of the pier. The suspect was non-compliant to the multiple commands given and an officer involved shooting occurred. Various lifesaving measures were provided, and the suspect was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. A gun was recovered at the scene.
As is procedure with HBPD officer involved shootings, the HBPD has asked the Orange County Sheriff’s Department to lead the investigation. If you have information or may be able to assist the Orange County Sheriff’s Department with their investigation into this incident, please call Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855- TIP-OCCS.
Attachment: 09-25-21 Huntington City Beach OIS.pdf