Last night at 2359 hours, police dispatch received a call reference several gunshots heard in the area of 2700 N. Villa Real Rd., according to the Orange Police Department.
A short time later, the OPD received a second call from a neighbor stating that a subject had been shot.
Plice officers arrived and located a male adult, in the driveway, who sustained two gunshot injuries. He was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.
The investigation is ongoing and the police investigators believe this is an isolated incident.
OPD is not releasing any additional details, but they are asking the public to call them if they have additional information. They may be reached at (714) 744-7444.
f the suspect is caught and charged in California for shooting someone and causing non-fatal injuries, the potential penalties depend on the circumstances and intent. Here are the main possibilities:
- Attempted Murder (PC 664/187)
- Requires proof of intent to kill and a direct step toward killing.
- First-degree attempted murder: Life in state prison.
- Second-degree attempted murder: 5, 7, or 9 years in state prison.
- Assault with a Firearm (PC 245(a)(2))
- Using a gun to assault someone, even if they survive.
- Penalty: 2, 3, or 4 years in state prison, plus fines up to $10,000.
- Can also include loss of firearm rights and probation.
- Great Bodily Injury Enhancement (PC 12022.7)
- Applies if the victim suffers significant injuries (gunshot wounds qualify).
- Adds 3 to 6 years to the sentence, served consecutively.
- Counts as a “strike” under California’s Three Strikes Law.
- Other Possible Charges
- Aggravated Assault: If intent to kill cannot be proven, but serious harm was intended.
- Penalty: 2–4 years in prison.
- Firearm Enhancements: Additional time for using a gun during a felony.
- Aggravated Assault: If intent to kill cannot be proven, but serious harm was intended.
So, depending on the evidence, the suspect could face decades in prison if charged with attempted murder and enhancements.