Suspect arrested in the stabbing murder of Bryan Torres at a party in Santa Ana

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Detectives Arrest Suspect In Homicide Case Looking For Additional Witnesses To Come Forward

Arrested: Nicholas James Tadlock (22)

Victim: Bryan Alberto Torres (19)

On Saturday, 04-09-16, at approximately 0335 hours, officers were dispatched to 2837 W. Edinger, reference a stabbing that occurred. When officers arrived, they located Bryan Alberto Torres, suffering from several stab wounds to the upper torso. OCFA paramedics responded and Torres was subsequently transported to UCI Medical Center where he later died.

Preliminary investigation revealed numerous subjects were attending a party when a fight occurred in the driveway of the above location. During the physical altercation, Torres was stabbed.

One male subject, Nicholas James Tadlock, was detained fleeing the scene and subsequently booked for murder.

Detectives are attempting to locate additional witnesses believed to have been at this party.

This investigation is ongoing and all witnesses are encouraged to contact homicide detectives at (714) 245-8390.

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.

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