Attack kills 2 and injures 3 others in California beach city, police say
By The Associated Press on July 5, 2024.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) – Two people were killed and three others injured in Independence Day violence in a Southern California beach city, police said Friday. A suspect was arrested after authorities responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon Thursday night in Huntington Beach, police said. The attack broke out in a crowded area near downtown less than two hours after fireworks ended, said city spokeswoman Jennifer Carey. Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City USA.” There is no remaining threat to the public, police said. Few details were available Friday. Authorities described the violence as an “assault with a deadly weapon” but would not say what the weapon was. The suspect’s name has not been made public. 7-6
