A juvenile has been charged with murder following a tragic incident in Huntington Beach, where a man was fatally shot with a flare gun on Friday night. The shooting occurred around 8:40 p.m. near the intersection of Florida Street and Utica Avenue, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries that led to his death later at a local hospital, as confirmed by law enforcement officials.
The suspect, whose identity has not been released due to privacy laws protecting minors, attempted to flee the scene but was quickly apprehended by police. Authorities have stated that this appears to be an isolated incident, prompting them to urge anyone with information or video footage related to the event to come forward. As the investigation unfolds, detectives emphasize the importance of community support in piecing together the circumstances leading up to this unfortunate event.
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