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Huntington Beach Police Department Arrests Suspect in Brookhurst Street Homicide

 

by: Jessica Cuchilla
Published: March 4, 2026

 

HUNTINGTON BEACH...On March 3, 2026,at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) received several calls related to a family disturbance with shots fired at a residence in the 19000 block of Brookhurst Street.

Upon arrival, patrol officers received no answer at the front door and made entry in an attempt to locate any victims. Officers quickly located the suspect and detained him while additional officers continued searching the residence. Officers located an adult female victim with a gunshot wound. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Detectives from the HBPD Major Crimes Unit (MCU) responded and assumed the investigation. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department -Coroner Division and Crime Lab also responded to assist.

Based on interviews and evidence located at the scene, Robert Alvarez, 76, of Huntington Beach, was arrested and transported to the Huntington Beach City Jail and booked for PC 187(a) –Murder.

This is an isolated incident, and the investigation into this homicide is ongoing. No further details will be released at this time.

Anyone with information related to this crime is asked to call Detective Sergeant Anthony Pham at (714) 878-5640. To remain anonymous, please contact OC Crime Stoppers at (855) TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227).We appreciate the community’s patience as officers worked to resolve this incident safely.