Huntington Beach man charged with murder after fatal shooting
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Huntington Beach police have charged a Huntington Beach man with murder after a deadly shooting Sunday night.
Robert Emery of Huntington Beach, 48, was charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement for the discharge of a gun causing death. He refused to be transported Wednesday for his scheduled arraignment, which was rescheduled for Thursday at the West Justice Center in
Update:
5:04 p.m. Jan. 21, 2026This story has been updated to reflect that Robert Emery has been charged with murder and is scheduled for arraignment.
Westminster.
Police Sgt. Anthony Pham said officers responded to a call of shots fired in the 4500 block of Scenario Drive on Sunday at about 11:30 p.m.
They found the victim, later identified by the Orange County coroner’s office as Tyquan Devone Maurice Rawlins, 35, of Long Beach, with gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital and later died.
Pham said that based on interviews and evidence at the scene, police arrested Emery.
Officials said that the homicide was believed to be an isolated incident, and there was no threat to the public. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information related to the crime is asked to call Pham at (714) 878-5640. To remain anonymous, contact OC Crime Stoppers at (855) 847-6227.
City News Service contributed to this report.
