Teen shot in broad daylight at 17th and King Street

Witnesses told police that four males, who appeared to be in their teens, robbed and shot a 17-year old boy near 17th and King streets at about 11 a.m., said Cpl. Anthony Bertagna of the Santa Ana Police Department, according to the O.C. Register.

This is outrageous!  That is a busy thoroughfare in north Santa Ana, right by the local U.S. Post Office and a convenience store.  Alona Park, which includes a Pony Baseball League field, is just a few blocks north of this area. 

Witnesses told police that they heard six or seven gunshots, saw four males chasing the boy and then saw one of the males pointing a gun at the boy and firing another shot. Two of the suspects were riding bicycles, while two others were on foot, Bertagna said. They fled the area before police arrived.

Of course the attackers got away.

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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