A Santa Ana resident was fatally shot in his car on Sunday

On Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 11:57 PM, Santa Ana Police Communications received a report of a single-vehicle traffic collision at the 2300 block of W. 5th Street. Responding officers located the vehicle, occupied by a lone adult male suffering from apparent gunshot wounds to his upper torso.

The police officers rendered medical aid until the arrival of the Orange County Fire Authority, who pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

The circumstances surrounding this homicide are currently under investigation.

The Orange County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as Gonzalo Carlos (26) of Santa Ana.

Detectives are attempting to identify any witnesses who can shed light on this incident.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call SAPD Homicide Section Detectives at (714) 245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP OCCS. This case is eligible for the Gang Reward Program.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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