Carlos Cervantes identified as the Santa Ana teen who was stabbed to death last night

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Update- Victim Identified – Detectives Investigating Homicide 1100 Block West Brook Street

Victim: Carlos Cervantes (17) Santa Ana

On Friday, October 27, 2017, at approximately 9:50 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department received a call of a fight in the area of Cubbon Street and Baker Street. At approximately 9:55 PM, another call came in of a subject down in the area of 1100 West Brook Street.

SAPD officers and Orange County Fire Authority responded. They discovered an unidentified 17-year old male down on the sidewalk suffering apparent stab wounds to his upper torso. Paramedics pronounced the victim deceased at 10:08 PM.

Santa Ana Homicide detectives responded and assumed the investigation. Preliminary investigation revealed the incident was gang-related. This case may be eligible for the City of Santa Ana Homicide Reward Program. Anyone with information is asked to call SAPD homicide detectives at (714) 245-8390, or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855- TIP-OCCS.

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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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