Crime & Safety

Shooting In Manhattan Beach Triggers Major Police Response

The shooting took place near Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Meadows Avenue. An MBPD officer witnessed the shooting and pursued suspects.

The shooting took place near Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Meadows Avenue. An MBPD officer witnessed the shooting and pursued suspects.
The shooting took place near Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Meadows Avenue. An MBPD officer witnessed the shooting and pursued suspects. (Liz Spear | Manhattan Beach Patch)

EDITOR'S NOTE: The Manhattan Beach Police Department has revised its original information that four suspects were involved and apprehended. They now report that two suspects were caught. This article has been updated to reflect that.

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA — The Manhattan Beach Police Department responded to a car-to-car shooting near Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Meadows Avenue today at approximately 9:50 a.m. An MBPD patrol officer witnessed the shooting and pursued the suspect vehicle.

The suspect vehicle stopped in the area of 2nd Street and Aviation Boulevard and two suspects were taken into custody. There are no outstanding suspects but the victim vehicle fled the area.

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Police are asking the community to "please avoid these areas as our investigation continues." If you witnessed this crime, please call (310) 802-5140.

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