Man Shot By Police Near OC Gas Station

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — Huntington Beach police shot a man Tuesday night, July 16, outside an Arco gas station at Goldenwest Street and Heil Avenue, authorities said.

Officers were sent to the intersection about 11 p.m. Tuesday on “a call for service,” Huntington Beach police said.

“Officers made contact with an adult male and an officer-involved shooting occurred,” police said in a statement.

“The individual was transported to a local area hospital, where he is currently being treated. No officers or bystanders were injured.”

Information was not immediately available on the man’s condition or identity.

“The investigation into this incident is still ongoing and no further details will be released at this time,” police said. “As is protocol with a HBPD officer-involved shooting, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is handling the investigation.”

Police asked that anyone with information on the case call Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.