On October 31, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., police officers responded to the 2100 block of McCormack Lane regarding a welfare check, according to the Placentia Police Department.
Upon arrival, an adult female shooting victim was located in the backyard of the residence and pronounced deceased at the scene.
During the course of the investigation, an adult male resident returned to the scene and was subsequently taken into custody for the homicide.
This appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no perceived threat to the public. As this is an ongoing investigation, no additional information is available at this time.1
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Revard at 714-993-8270 or via email trevard@placentia.org.
Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIPS-OCCS or https://occrimestoppers.org/submit-a-tip/.
If convicted of homicide in California, the suspect may face penalties ranging from 15 years to life imprisonment, or potentially the death penalty, depending on the degree and circumstances.
Here’s a breakdown of possible penalties under California law:
- First-degree murder (premeditated and deliberate):
- 25 years to life in state prison
- Life without the possibility of parole
- Death penalty (only in rare cases and subject to special circumstances)
- Second-degree murder (intentional but not premeditated):
- 15 years to life in state prison
- 25 years to life if the victim was a peace officer
- Enhancements may apply:
- If a firearm was used, additional years may be added to the sentence.
- If the crime involved domestic violence or occurred in front of children, sentencing may be more severe.
- SB-1437 limits felony murder charges:
- Prosecutors must prove the suspect intended to kill or was a major participant in the crime that led to the death
- No parole is possible in some cases, especially if aggravating factors are found (e.g., lying in wait, torture, or multiple victims).
- Legal defenses may influence the outcome:
- Self-defense, lack of intent, or mental illness could reduce charges or penalties if proven.