Bolsa Chica State Beach Stabbing Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — A man was charged Wednesday with a with attempted murder in connection to a stabbing at Bolsa Chica State Beach this week, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department.

Michael Ryan, 48 of Huntington Beach, was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

HBPD responded to a request for aid from California State Parks Peace Officers at Bolsa Chica State Beach at about 4:45 p.m. on Monday. When officers arrived, peace officers had already detained the suspect.

The victim, a man who had multiple stab wounds, was immediately taken to a local trauma center, police said. Police did not provide the victim's identity.

Ryan was arrested on suspicion of one count of attempted murder and was booked into jail with his bail set at $500,000.

Authorities believe the attack was an isolated incident and the investigation is ongoing. No additional information was available.

Anyone who may have information related to this incident was urged to contact HBPD Major Crimes Unit Detective Sergeant Anthony Pham at 714-878-5640. Anonymous tips may be submitted by calling Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227.