August 28, 2025

Armed Suspect Arrested Following Police Pursuit in Huntington Beach

News Summary

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Huntington Beach after leading police on a pursuit that involved gunfire. The chase began when officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle and ended with the suspect fleeing on foot while armed. Authorities set up a perimeter and apprehended the suspect without any injuries reported. He faces multiple serious charges, including assault on an officer and possession of illegal firearms.

Huntington Beach

A 33-year-old man identified as Anh Tran was arrested in Huntington Beach after leading police on a pursuit that included gunfire. The incident initiated when officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle near Huntington Street and Portland Circle.

Tran, the driver of the vehicle, fled the scene, prompting a brief police chase. The pursuit concluded at the intersection of Adams Avenue and Main Street, where Tran crashed his vehicle. After the crash, he exited the vehicle and fled on foot while armed with a shotgun, firing at officers during his escape.

In response to the threat, the police halted their pursuit and set up a containment perimeter in the area. Law enforcement was able to locate Tran in the backyard of a residence on Shipley Street, where he was taken into custody.

Fortunately, there were no injuries reported during the incident. Tran was subsequently booked into the Huntington Beach Police Department Jail, facing multiple serious charges, including:

Assault with a firearm on an officer
Possession of a sawed-off shotgun
Possession of a firearm by a felon
Possession of a firearm with a previous conviction
Possession of a firearm without a serial number
Possession of ammunition by a felon
Possession of a controlled substance with a loaded firearm
Possession of a controlled substance without a prescription
Possession of a hard drug with two prior convictions
Obstructing an officer
Evading an officer

Tran is currently being held without bail, with his arraignment scheduled for Friday. The Major Crimes Unit of the Huntington Beach Police Department is conducting the investigation into the incident.

Authorities are encouraging anyone with further information regarding this case to contact Sgt. Anthony Pham at 714-878-5640. For those wishing to remain anonymous, they can reach out to OC Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227.

This incident sheds light on the ongoing issues of firearm possession and the dangers posed by individuals who evade law enforcement, raising questions about community safety and the effectiveness of current measures to prevent such occurrences.