Santa Ana Police Department is in the process of determining the events that led to a fatal shooting in Santa Ana earlier this week. The incident, which occurred on Monday afternoon, resulted in the death of 20-year-old Steven Garcia, and left a 15-year-old boy wounded, as reported by CBS News Los Angeles.
Authorities received a call at about 3:31 p.m. regarding shots fired in the 400 block of West Camile Street, where the victims were later transported to a hospital by individuals who, provided crucial aid in the moment of crisis. Upon arrival at the healthcare facility, police found both victims, Garcia, succumbing to his injuries and the teenager in stable condition — this, according to a release by the Santa Ana Police Department cited by Nixle.
The SAPD Homicide Section has taken the lead on the case, working to uncover details of the shooting. Detectives are actively seeking additional witnesses to piece together the sequence of events that escalated to this violent and deadly encounter. In a bid to gather further information, the department has made a public plea, encouraging anyone with knowledge of the crime to step forward and contact them directly, as detailed in a statement made to KTLA.
CBS News Los Angeles reports that the circumstances leading up to the shooting are still obscured by the fog of an ongoing investigation. A suspect remains at large, and the police are diligently combing through evidence, seeking to bring clarity and justice to an otherwise chaotic and unclear situation. The community mourns the loss of Garcia; while holding onto hope for the recovery of the unnamed teen.
For those wishing to provide anonymous tips, the Santa Ana Police Department has recommended contacting Orange County Crime Stoppers.
