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Huntington Beach Teen Arrested for Fatal Flare Gun Shooting

A male juvenile is in custody on suspicion of murder after a man was fatally shot with a flare gun; police continue their investigation and seek public assistance.

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Overview

  • Police responded to a shooting near Florida Street and Utica Avenue on May 23 at approximately 8:40 p.m.
  • The victim, a man whose identity remains undisclosed, was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
  • The suspect, described as a male juvenile, fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by officers.
  • Authorities recovered the flare gun believed to have been used in the fatal shooting at the scene.
  • The suspect has been booked into Orange County Juvenile Hall on suspicion of murder as the investigation remains active, with police urging the public to provide tips.