Man With Gun Fatally Shot By Officers In Seal Beach, Police Say

SEAL BEACH, CA — A man armed with a gun was shot and killed by Seal Beach Police Monday, authorities said.

Officers went to the 100 block of Old Ranch Road at about 9:35 p.m. Monday to respond to calls about a "suspicious person in front of a residence," Seal Beach Police Lieutenant Julia Clasby said in a statement.

"Officers contacted the subject outside of the residence, the subject produced a gun, and an officer-involved shooting occurred," she said in a statement. "After the shooting, police officers transitioned to providing lifesaving efforts to the suspect."

The man was only identified as a 47-year-old resident of Irvine. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment, where he later died, police said.

A handgun was recovered at the scene and no officers were hurt, authorities said.

"The Orange County District Attorney's Office responded to initiate the investigation into the circumstances of the officer-involved shooting," police said.

Anyone with information on the case was urged to contact Detective Sergeant Jeff Gibson at 562-799-4100 ext. 1128.