SAPD arrests four suspects in murder of teen on Townsend St.

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Police activity in Location/Area. Avoid area. No action required.

On 06-21-2013, Officers were dispatched to 600 S. Townsend reference a male who was bleeding in front of a residence. When officers arrived they found a 14-year-old male suffering from multiple stab wounds to the back. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

Pursuant to this ongoing investigation, Santa Ana Homicide detectives served several search warrants at various locations throughout the City of Santa Ana. As a result, 4 arrests were made and homicide charges are pending.

Of the arrests 3 are adults and 1 is a juvenile.

Arrested Adults:

• Carachure, Armando 08/02/87
• Cuevas, Fernando 08/24/85
• Gaytan, Luis 05/18/94

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