Man in critical condition after shooting in Costa Mesa; 2 suspects arrested
A man was in critical condition Monday after being shot in the face Sunday night in Costa Mesa, authorities said. Two suspects were arrested, according to police.
The injured man was taken to Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana, authorities said. Costa Mesa police spokeswoman Roxi Fyad said it appears he will survive.
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The shooting occurred shortly before 9 p.m. in an alley behind The Boulevard bar and Goat Hill Tavern in the 1800 block of Newport Boulevard, police said.
Based on witness reports, Fyad said, police officers were able to find two suspects in the area of the 73 Freeway and Bear Street. Officers stopped a vehicle and arrested two men and recovered a handgun, Fyad said.
The investigation is continuing, Fyad said, and no further information was released.
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