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Daniel Contreras

On 03/25/2020 at approximately 6:50 PM, the victim was shot and killed at El Salvador Park located at 1825 W. Civic Center Drive. The suspect has been identified by detectives as Daniel Contreras who is a documented gang member.

Contreras was in possession of a .40 caliber handgun, which is outstanding. A warrant has been issued for Contreras’ arrest. Contreras is considered armed and dangerous.

Wanted Suspect: Daniel Christopher Contreras (22) Santa Ana

Description: Male, Hispanic, 6’01”, 175 lbs., Black Hair and Black Eyes

This case is eligible for the Santa Ana Police Department Gang Homicide Reward. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Contreras is asked to contact the Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Section ‪(714) 245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1 (855) TIP-OCCS.

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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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