2 Officers Injured Apprehending Manhattan Beach Burglary Suspect

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — Two police officers were minorly injured Thursday morning apprehending a burglary suspect who allegedly was carrying a loaded handgun in Manhattan Beach.

Police responded to the 3500 block of Palm Avenue around 9 a.m. to investigate a report of a suspicious man with a backpack seen leaving someone's yard, Manhattan Beach Police Officer Kristie Colombo said.

An officer arrived and saw a man matching the suspect's description.

"The man ran from the officer and fought with two officers prior to being detained," Colombo said. "A loaded handgun fell to the ground from the suspect while he was being detained and has been recovered by officers."

The suspect — identified as 27-year-old George Michael Roussell of Sun City — sustained moderate injuries and was taken to a hospital, according to Colombo.

He is facing possible charges of attempted burglary, being a felon in possession of a concealed firearm and being a felon in possession of burglary tools, Colombo said.

Roussell also had an outstanding arrest warrant for domestic violence, she said.

— City News Service contributed to this report. Photo courtesy of the MBPD