2 wounded, suspect dead after shooting at Redondo Beach Pier

REDONDO BEACH, Calif. (KABC) -- A gunman was shot and killed by police following a shooting at the Redondo Beach Pier in which two people were wounded Wednesday evening, officials said.

Redondo Beach police said officers responded to an active shooter after numerous calls were received around 8:20 p.m. of a suspect shooting at people in the area of the Horseshoe Pier.

Police opened fire at the suspect when they located him. The suspect was later found dead in a rock embankment near the beach's waterline after he fled from the scene, according to police.

At least two victims were transported to a hospital in unknown condition after they were found shot.

Footage from AIR7 HD showed several police vehicles and ambulances near the area, and officers with long guns were seen wearing tactical gear clearing parking lots during a search for the suspect. A drone was also deployed over the rock embankment, leading police to find the suspect, who was found dead.

Occupants of restaurants and businesses in the area were advised to shelter in place and the public was asked to avoid the area as police investigated.

The shooting caused panic among those in the area. One video showed people crouching down in fear at a nearby restaurant.

Nanette Turner said she heard multiple gunshots and saw police shooting at the fleeing suspect.

The scene was active late into the night as the investigation continued.

The suspect's name has not been released.

City News Service contributed to this report.