Emergency responders investigating a flare gun shooting incident in Huntington Beach.
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting 29-year-old Jose Manuel Nares with a flare gun in Huntington Beach. The incident took place near Florida Street and Utica Avenue, and Nares later died at the hospital. The suspect, whose identity is not disclosed, fled but was apprehended by police. The flare gun used in the incident was also recovered. Authorities have stated that the shooting appears to be isolated with no ongoing threat to the community, urging anyone with information to come forward.
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the alleged shooting of a man with a flare gun in Huntington Beach on Friday night. The incident occurred near the intersection of Florida Street and Utica Avenue at approximately 8:40 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers from the Huntington Beach Police Department found the victim, identified as 29-year-old Jose Manuel Nares of Huntington Beach, suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics provided immediate medical aid and transported Nares to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The teenage suspect, whose identity has not been released due to his juvenile status, fled the scene but was located shortly thereafter by responding officers. Police also recovered the flare gun believed to have been used in the shooting. The teenager has since been booked into Orange County Juvenile Hall on murder charges.
Reports indicate that the shooting was carried out using a flare gun, a weapon typically used for signaling and illumination rather than as a firearm. It is important to note that while fatalities involving flare guns are infrequent, they can inflict serious injury and may be modified to discharge lethal ammunition. Previous incidents have highlighted potential dangers; for instance, in 2021, a 41-year-old man in Auburn, Washington, died after being shot in the chest with a weapon modified to shoot flares.
Lt. Brian Smith of the Huntington Beach Police Department has indicated that preliminary investigations suggest the incident was isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to the local community. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Huntington Beach Police Department is urging residents who may have video surveillance or any additional information related to the shooting to come forward. Those with details are encouraged to contact the police department at (714) 878-5640.
Flare guns are designed primarily for maritime emergency signaling; however, there are limited statistics on fatalities from flare gun incidents. While these weapons are generally not classified as firearms, modifications can render them deadly. Such adaptations raise concerns regarding their use in violent acts, illustrating a potential risk even in seemingly innocuous items.
This tragic event underscores the ongoing issues surrounding gun violence and weapon accessibility among youth. Specifically, the use of non-traditional weapons such as flare guns adds a new layer to conversations about public safety and youth behavior.
As the investigation continues, the community of Huntington Beach is left grappling with the implications of the incident while law enforcement works diligently to ensure the safety and security of its residents.
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