Earlier this month, officers responded to a call of shots fired in the area of 1800 East Grove, according to the Orange Police Department.
Detectives actively worked this investigation and earlier today served search warrants in the area of 1900 East Adams Avenue and 2000 North Lincoln Street.
There are no known threats in the area and this investigation is ongoing.
If suspects are linked to a shots fired incident and search warrants uncovered evidence of firearms or related crimes, they could face several serious charges under California law. Here are the typical penalties:
Possible Charges and Penalties
- Illegal Discharge of a Firearm (Penal Code § 246 or § 246.3)
- Firing a gun at an inhabited dwelling, vehicle, or occupied building.
- Penalty: Felony; up to 7 years in state prison and fines.
- Assault with a Firearm (Penal Code § 245(a)(2))
- Using a gun to threaten or harm someone.
- Penalty: Felony; 2–4 years in prison, plus firearm enhancements.
- Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person (Penal Code § 29800)
- If suspect is a felon or otherwise prohibited from owning guns.
- Penalty: Felony; 16 months to 3 years in prison.
- Illegal Possession of Ammunition (Penal Code § 30305)
- Felony; up to 3 years in prison.
- Gang Enhancement (Penal Code § 186.22)
- If crime is gang-related.
- Penalty: Additional 2–15 years depending on circumstances.
- Attempted Murder or Aggravated Assault
- If shots were fired at a person.
- Penalty: Felony; life in prison for attempted murder with firearm enhancements.
- Firearm Enhancements (Penal Code § 12022.53)
- Using a gun during a felony adds 10–25 years to life.