Juvenile charged after allegedly killing man with flare gun 
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A juvenile has been charged with murder after police say he fatally shot an adult with a flare gun in Orange County, California, on Friday night.  

According to a Huntington Beach Police Department media release, officers responded to the intersection of Florida Street and Utica Avenue, located just west of Beach Boulevard, around 8:40 p.m. 

Upon getting to the scene, the officers located a man who had sustained a single gunshot wound inflicted by a flare gun, the media release states.  

Huntington Beach Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital, where he died of his injuries. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.  

Police at the scene of a deadly shooting involving a juvenile suspect with a flare gun. May 23, 2025. (TNLA)

The juvenile suspect initially fled the scene but was quickly apprehended, authorities said, adding that the weapon used in the alleged murder was recovered. His identity is being withheld per state laws protecting minors’ privacy. 

Preliminary findings from detectives indicated the incident was isolated and that there is no ongoing threat to the community. 

Anyone with information on the shooting, including video surveillance footage, is asked to contact Detective Anthony Pham by calling 714-878-5640. 

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers by calling 1-855-847-6227. 

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