Huntington Beach workplace shooting leaves 1 injured, officials say

Huntington PD investigating workplace shooting

One person was taken to the hospital after shots were fired outside a business in Huntington Beach on Monday morning.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. - A man was hospitalized following a shooting in the California Closets parking lot in Huntington Beach on Monday morning, officials said. 

What we know:

The shooting was reported outside California Closets, located at the intersection of Springdale Street and Skylab Road. 

Aerial images from SkyFOX showed a heavy presence of Huntington Beach Police officers at the scene. They were initially called to the scene following a disturbance in the area.

SkyFOX over the scene of a shooting in Huntington Beach on the morning of Monday, Aug. 18.

One person was taken to an area hospital and their condition was unknown. 

At this stage of the investigation, officials do not believe this was a random incident. 

Before the scene was eventually cleared by investigators, the public was asked to avoid the area. 

Authorities said the scene is secure and there is no threat to the community.

What they're saying:

A source told FOX 11 the suspect may have been a recently terminated employee.

A nearby employee added they heard six shots fired.

What we don't know:

The suspected gunwoman was later found in the South Gate area of Los Angeles County. She was shot and killed by police, officials say. Her identity has not been released to the public as of 5 p.m. on Monday, August 18.

Officials have not given an update on the man shot at California Closets.