Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Detective Investigating Homicide – 1700 Newport Circle

Victim: Robert Silva (18) Santa Ana

On 06-23-18 at approximately 1:14 a.m., a citizen called the Santa Ana Police Department reporting a shooting in the area of 1700 Newport Circle. Responding officers determined a large group of juveniles and young adults attended an unsanctioned outdoor party in the street/parking lot of an industrial park.

During the gathering, a shooting occurred. Prior to the arrival of officers, partygoers transported a lone male shooting victim to a local area hospital. Doctors declared him deceased at 1:41 a.m.

Santa Ana Police Homicide Detectives responded to handle the investigation, which is currently under way. Anyone with information on the case is asked to call SAPD homicide detectives at (714) 245-8390, or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS