Huntington Beach Police To Increase Patrols Following Shooting

(Huntington Beach, CA) — Huntington Beach police are increasing patrols in Sunset Beach. The move comes after shootings that left two men hospitalized on Monday. The Huntington Police Department announced the news on Twitter and began increasing patrols as of Tuesday afternoon. Residents have reported an uptick in crime, drug activity and homelessness in the area in recent years. People living in Sunset Beach blame deteriorating conditions on access to public restrooms and free overnight parking.