Police officers recently responded to reports of a stabbing in the area of 620 W. Washington Avenue, according to the SAPD.
Upon arrival, the officers located two adult males suffering from multiple stab wounds.
Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying these four suspects, who are believed to be involved in the assault. The suspects all appear to be Hispanic.
If you recognize any of them or have information that may assist the investigation, please contact Detective J. Kien at (714) 245-8428 or JKien@santa-ana.org.
In California, suspects involved in a stabbing resulting in multiple injuries typically face severe felony charges. Based on the Santa Ana Police Department’s report from December 2025 regarding the assault at 620 W. Washington Avenue, the suspects could face the following legal penalties if caught and convicted:
- Assault with a Deadly Weapon (PC 245(a)(1)): This is a “wobbler” in California but is typically charged as a felony for stabbings. It carries a sentence of two, three, or four years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
- Attempted Murder (PC 664/187): If investigators determine there was an intent to kill, suspects face five, seven, or nine years in state prison for second-degree attempted murder. If the act was premeditated (first-degree), the penalty can be life imprisonment with the possibility of parole.
- Great Bodily Injury (GBI) Enhancement (PC 12022.7): Because the victims suffered multiple stab wounds, a GBI enhancement could add an additional three to six years to the base sentence for each victim.
- California’s Three Strikes Law: Felony assault with a deadly weapon or attempted murder counts as a “strike” on a criminal record. A strike conviction can double the sentence for any future felony or lead to a 25-years-to-life sentence upon a third strike.
- Multiple Victim Enhancements: Sentencing often increases when there are multiple victims, as each assault or attempted murder can be charged as a separate count, potentially leading to consecutive (back-to-back) prison terms.
- Restitution and Fines: Convicted individuals are typically required to pay restitution to cover the victims’ medical expenses and other losses, in addition to state-mandated fines.