Westminster, California — Police activity near the West Justice Center and Civic Center area prompted a security response Wednesday, with authorities advising the public to avoid the area around Beach Boulevard and 15th Street.

The City of Westminster reported police activity near the intersection of 15th Street and Beach Boulevard, close to the courthouse and Civic Center, while officers responded to the situation.

The West Justice Center is a full-security courthouse located at 8141 13th Street.

Westminster Lockdown Update

Reports circulating online indicated that individuals inside the justice center were placed under lockdown during the police response. However, the available official information does not establish that a shooting occurred or that an armed suspect was involved.

The city also reported that Westminster Police officers responded to the Beach Boulevard and 15th Street area following a report involving an unconscious male. It has not been independently established that this was the incident responsible for the reported lockdown.

Authorities have not confirmed additional details concerning the circumstances of the police response, including whether anyone was arrested or injured.

At this time, there is no verified report of a fatality connected to the Westminster lockdown based on the information currently available.

Residents and visitors should avoid the affected area while police activity continues and follow instructions from law enforcement. Information circulating on social media should be treated cautiously until confirmed by authorities.

This remains a developing situation, and additional details may become available as authorities clarify what happened near the West Justice Center.