Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Detectives Investigating Homicide 300 Block East 17th Street

Victim: Pending Notification – Male (36)

On Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at 1:41 AM, the Santa Ana Police Department received reports of a shooting and a man down in the parking lot of the 7-11 convenience store at 302 East 17th Street. Officers arrived and found a 36 year-old male suffering a gunshot wound to his upper body.

Orange County Fire Authority personnel arrived, treated, and transported the victim to a local trauma center for treatment. The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at 2:12 AM.

Homicide detectives have assumed the investigation. They have declared the case gang-related and are actively pursuing leads. There are no suspects in custody at this time.

This case may be eligible for the City of Santa Ana Homicide Reward Program. Detectives request anyone with information on the case to call the SAPD Homicide Section at (714) 245-8390, or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS