Seal Beach Shooting Suspect Arrested: Report

SEAL BEACH, CA — Police in Seal Beach announced the arrest of a man thought to have fired upon them during a traffic stop on Friday. California Highway Patrol released the name of Los Angeles resident Carlos Castro, 27, who allegedly committed assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer.

Castro was booked at the Orange County Jail after his arrest.

California Highway Patrol officers reported that just after 12:30 a.m. Friday, Seal Beach Officers identified a car that had earlier been involved in an assault on a peace officer.

Seal Beach police attempted to pull over the car, and the driver fled, leading to a pursuit along the SR-22 Freeway.

"The vehicle entered SR-22 westbound, and was involved in a collision in the area of Valley View Street," CHP officer Mitch Smith reported. "Officers attempted to take the driver into custody when an officer-involved shooting occurred."

The car evaded officers once again, and became involved in a second crash at Garden Grove Boulevard, west of Goldenwest Street, Smith reports.

Castro was taken into custody without incident at that time, according to Smith, and taken to an area hospital for medical clearance.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Westminster Area
California Highway Patrol at (714) 892-4426.