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.
Kid was a Junior at Santa Ana High School. Was part of the Santa Ana High School wrestling team. Was trying to get his life on the right track.
R.I.P. TO THE HOMIE ASAP
Rest in Peace to the homie asap
Is this going to be one of those “ my son was not a gangster “ related type death ? Regardless RIP to you ASAP