Almost a year later, the Anaheim Police are still trying to figure out who killed Marcy Aguilar

Anaheim, CA (December 3, 2024) – As the one-year mark approaches, Anaheim Police Department (APD) homicide detectives continue to investigate the January 2024 homicide of 49-year-old Anaheim resident Marcy Aguilar.

On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at approximately 3:17 a.m., Anaheim Police Dispatch received a report of a shooting in the 200 block of E. Wakefield Avenue. Responding Anaheim Police Officers and Anaheim Fire & Rescue personnel located Aguilar collapsed on the porch of an apartment. He was suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Aguilar was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, specific details cannot be released at this time. However, detectives believe there are additional witnesses with critical information that could assist in solving this case.

The Anaheim Police Department urges anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Contact the Anaheim Police Department at (714) 321-3669. If you’d prefer to remain anonymous, you can provide tips through the same number. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

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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