Sun. Dec 22nd, 2024

The body of 26-year old Brian Mendez, a Santa Ana resident, was found in an industrial park at the 1600 block of South Sinclair Street in Anaheim at around 6:30 a.m. this Monday, according to the O.C. Weekly.

Mendez suffered at least one gunshot wound and the case is believed to be gang related, according to the Anaheim Police Department.

A witness, Raymond Berry, who owns the industrial park where Mendez’ body was found, said his surveillance cameras captured a Suburban-type vehicle with no plates pulling up after midnight on Monday.

A suspect with his head covered is seen in the security camera’s footage as he pulls out a body and then drives off.

The body showed obvious signs of trauma so the Anaheim Police Department is handling this incident as a homicide.

If you have any tips about this crime you may call the Orange County Crime Stoppers, which accepts anonymous tips, at 855.847.6227.

 

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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.

By Art Pedroza

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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