On Friday, May 23, 2025, at approximately 8:40 p.m., patrol officers responded to a report of a shooting near the intersection of Florida Street and Utica Avenue, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD).
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a single gunshot wound inflicted by a flare gun. Huntington Beach Fire Department personnel provided medical aid and transported the victim to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The suspect initially fled the scene but was quickly located by responding officers. He was identified as a male juvenile; however, his identity is being withheld in accordance with state laws protecting the privacy of minors. The weapon used in the incident was recovered…