Bolsa Chica Beach stabbing suspect charged with attempted murder

HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – A man was charged Wednesday with attempted murder in connection with a stabbing at Bolsa Chica State Beach this week, according to Huntington Beach police.

Michael Ryan, 48, of Huntington Beach, was also charged with assault with a deadly weapon.

HBPD responded to a request for assistance from California State Parks peace officers at Bolsa Chica State Beach on Monday around 4:45 p.m. When officers arrived, peace officers had already arrested the suspect.

The victim, a man with multiple stab wounds, was immediately taken to a local trauma center, police said. Police did not provide any information about the identity of the victim.

Ryan was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and booked into jail with bail set at $500,000.

Authorities believe the attack was an isolated incident and the investigation is ongoing. No additional information was available.

Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact HBPD Major Crimes Unit Detective Sergeant Anthony Pham at 714-878-5640. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227.