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Suspect Arrested in Huntington Beach Shooting Investigation

 

by: Jessica Cuchilla
Published: June 2, 2026

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH...On June 1, 2026, at approximately 2:15 am, Huntington Beach Police Department patrol officers responded to the area of Lynn Lane and Warner Avenue after receiving multiple calls of shots fired. Officers were in the area and arrived within minutes. They located two men with gunshot wounds. The men were transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Another man nearby was contacted and detained.

Detectives from the HBPD Major Crimes Unit (MCU) responded and assumed the investigation. The Orange County Crime Lab also responded to assist.

Based on interviews and evidence located at the scene, the man detained, Christian Irwin, 22, of Huntington Beach, was arrested and transported to the Huntington Beach City jail and booked on 2 counts of PC 664/187(a) – Attempted Murder.

This is an isolated incident; the investigation is ongoing, and no further details will be released at this time.

Anyone with information related to this crime is asked to call Detective Sergeant Anthony Pham at (714) 878-5640. To remain anonymous, please contact OC Crime Stoppers at (855) TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227).