A young woman was fatally shot in Santa Ana early on Monday morning

Santa Ana police detectives are conducting a homicide investigation regarding the death of a 20-year-old female.

On Monday, July 29, 2024, at approximately 4:05 a.m., Santa Ana Police Communications received reports of a shooting victim in the area of 600 S. Harbor Blvd. Officers responded to the scene and located a 20-year-old female, identified as Jennifer Ninel Rodriguez of Santa Ana, lying near the entrance of a business with apparent gunshot wounds to her upper torso.

Orange County Fire Authority also responded to the scene and rendered aid. Despite life measures, Jennifer succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital.

At this time, the motive surrounding the shooting is undetermined. Homicide Detectives are attempting to identify and locate additional witnesses who can provide information about the homicide.

Anyone with information is asked to call SAPD Homicide Section Detectives at (714) 245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

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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