SAPD detectives are investigating stabbing murder on South Hickory

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Homicide Detectives are investigating stabbing victim in critical condition

Location: 1200 Block South Hickory

UPDATE: Victim has passed away from his injuries and is now being investigated as a homicide.

On Tuesday, 9/9/14 at approximately 2:30 am officers responded to a call of a man who had been stabbed and was found by family members in front of his house. The 38 year old male sustained a single stab wound to the torso and was unresponsive. Medics began CPR and transported him to Western Medical. The victim was taken into surgery. He is in critical condition and officers on scene investigating the incident.

Detectives request anyone with information about this incident contact SAPD Homicide Detectives or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

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