Juvenile Arrested for Fatal Flare Gun Shooting in Huntington Beach

A male juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of murder after fatally shooting a man with a flare gun in Huntington Beach, California. The incident occurred near the intersection of Florida Street and Utica Avenue around 8:40 p.m., when officers found the victim suffering from a single gunshot wound caused by the flare gun; he later died at a hospital. The suspect initially fled the scene but was quickly apprehended by police, who also recovered the flare gun believed to be the weapon used. Authorities have described the incident as isolated, with no ongoing threat to the community, and details about the motive remain unclear. The victim's identity has not been released pending family notification, and the juvenile's name is withheld due to his age. Police are continuing their investigation and are seeking witnesses or surveillance footage to assist, urging anyone with information to contact Huntington Beach Police or Orange County Crime Stoppers.