The SAPD is looking for a man who allegedly shot his neighbor today

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Detectives Request Assistance In Locating Attempt Murder Suspect/Vehicle. Suspect Should Be Considered Armed And Dangerous

THIS SUSPECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

On 1/12/2018, at approximately 7:20 a.m., police officers responded to the 2100 block of South Orange regarding a shooting that had just occurred. The victim was transported to a local trauma center where he currently is in stable condition.

Investigation revealed that suspect Jose Luis Trujillo and the victim, who are neighbors, were involved in a verbal altercation. The suspect retrieved an unknown type rifle from his residence and shot the victim.

Suspect Trujillo left the residence in his vehicle, a 2006 Black Scion CA License #7AIY437. A search warrant was executed at the suspect’s residence and multiple types of rifle ammunition were located. The weapon used in this crime is still outstanding. Suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.

Suspect: Jose Luis Trujillo (45) Santa Ana

Description: Male, Hispanic, 5’7”, 180lbs

Vehicle: 2006 TOYOTA SCION, CA License# 7AIY437

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of this suspect/vehicle is asked to contact Homicide Detective Capacete at (714) 245-8506 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

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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