Investigation Underway After Shooting at California Closets in Huntington Beach

One person was hospitalized Monday morning in a shooting at a California Closets business in Huntington Beach that appears to have a connection to a car at the scene of a deadly police shooting in southern Los Angeles County.

Detectives responded late Monday morning to the business near Skylab Road and Springdale Street, located southwest of the 405 Freeway. A police spokesperson said the shooting does not appear to be random and that investigators do not believe there is a threat to public safety.

Evidence markers showing the location of bullet casings were placed near the side and rear entrances of the sprawling building. More markers appeared near an older model pickup.

Details about what led to the shooting were not immediately available.

Later Monday, a deadly police shooting was reported about 30 miles to the north in the southern Los Angeles County community of South Gate. Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department sources told NBC4 Investigates that the car at the scene of the South Gate shooting is the same car seen at the location of the Huntington Beach shooting.

One person was hospitalized in a shooting in South Gate. Video broadcast Monday Aug. 18, 2025 on the NBC4 News at 11 a.m.

Officers attempted a traffic stop on the car sought in an attempted murder investigation in Huntington Beach when a woman in the car displayed a handgun, authorities said. Police opened fire and the woman was transported to a hospital, where she died.

Evidence markers were placed near the sedan that was part-way in a driveway. Several law enforcement patrol SUVs were near the car.

It was not immediately clear whether the woman in the car was connected to the Huntington Beach shooting.

In a statement, California Closets said the Huntington Beach shooting was at the site of the company’s Orange County location.

“We are extremely saddened by this morning’s shooting onsite at our Orange County location in Huntington Beach, CA,” the company said. “Our hearts are with those injured or otherwise impacted, and we wish them a full recovery and strength for their families and community.

“We are grateful for the swift response of local law enforcement and are doing everything we can to support them in their investigation. Currently, our primary focus is on providing support to our team members on site. Our Huntington Beach location will be closed until further notice as we allow for the investigation to take place and for our team members time to recover.

“We are grateful for the support of the community and local law enforcement during this time.”

Shooting at California Closets in Huntington Beach Linked to Deadly Police Incident in South Gate

Huntington Beach, CA — A shooting at a California Closets business on Monday morning has left one person hospitalized and raised concerns about a possible connection to a recent police shooting in South Gate, approximately 30 miles away.

Authorities responded to the scene near Skylab Road and Springdale Street shortly after the incident was reported. A police spokesperson confirmed that the shooting does not appear to be random and reassured the public that there is no ongoing threat to safety.

As detectives combed through the sprawling business, they placed evidence markers indicating the location of bullet casings near the side and rear entrances, as well as around an older model pickup truck parked nearby. The circumstances leading to the shooting remain unclear, with investigators still piecing together the events.

Later in the day, a separate but related incident unfolded in South Gate, where a police shooting resulted in the death of a woman. Sources from the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department revealed that the vehicle involved in the South Gate shooting matched the description of the car seen at the Huntington Beach scene.

According to reports, officers attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle linked to an attempted murder investigation when a woman inside brandished a handgun. Police opened fire, and the woman was transported to a hospital, where she later died.

While the investigation continues, it remains uncertain whether the woman in the South Gate shooting has any ties to the Huntington Beach incident.

In a statement, California Closets expressed their sorrow over the morning’s events. “We are extremely saddened by this morning’s shooting onsite at our Orange County location in Huntington Beach, CA,” the company said. “Our hearts are with those injured or otherwise impacted, and we wish them a full recovery and strength for their families and community.”

The statement also noted that the Huntington Beach location will remain closed until further notice to allow for the investigation and to support team members affected by the incident.

As the community grapples with the aftermath of these events, local law enforcement continues to investigate both shootings, urging anyone with information to come forward.