A 33-year-old man armed with a shotgun was taken into custody Wednesday in Huntington Beach following a brief pursuit, authorities said.
Two officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle near Huntington Street and Portland Circle when the driver fled, sparking a chase, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department.
The pursuit ended near Adams Avenue and Main Street after the suspect crashed. Police said he fled on foot with a shotgun and fired at officers, prompting police to halt their chase and set up a containment perimeter.
The suspect — identified as Anh Tran of Garden Grove — was later found in the backyard of a home in the 1700 block of Shipley Street and taken into custody.
Tran was booked into Huntington Beach Police Department Jail on suspicion of assault with a fire