Suspect shot by police during narcotics search warrant in Orange County

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By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

A suspect was hospitalized after getting shot by police during the execution of a narcotics-related search warrant at a home in Seal Beach Wednesday morning, officials said.

The shooting occurred around 7 a.m. in the 3500 block of Columbine Street in the College Park East neighborhood.

Authorities tell KTLA 5 News the suspect was shot by a La Habra police officer and transported to a local hospital with “non-life-threatening injuries.”

  • Two women were taken into custody after a law enforcement officer shot a person while executing a search warrant in Seal Beach on Feb 7, 2024.
  • Two women were taken into custody after a law enforcement officer shot a person while executing a search warrant in Seal Beach on Feb 7, 2024. (OC HAWK)
  • The scene of the shooting in the 3500 block of Columbine Street in Seal Beach, California. Feb. 7, 2024. (KTLA)

Sky5 footage showed several law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation, including Seal Beach police and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Two women were seen being taken into custody in handcuffs by law enforcement.

A gun was recovered at the scene, authorities said.

Columbine Street was expected to be closed for several hours. Seal Beach police said the incident was “resolved” as of 8:11 a.m.

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Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.