The SAPD seeks to identify a suspect in the shooting of a marijuana dispensary’s owner

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: SAPD Detectives Request Media & Public’s Assistance in Identifying Suspect Wanted In Attempted Murder Case Of Marijuana Dispensary Owner

Suspect: Male, Unknown Race, 20-30 years old, 5-4 to to 5-6, thin build

On November 2, 2015, at approximately 3:00 p.m., the victim, a 48 year-old male, was exiting his business and walking to his vehicle in the parking lot of the business complex at 1900 East Warner Avenue when he was shot at by an unknown gunman. The suspect fled on foot southbound through the business complex.

The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital and is in stable but critical condition in ICU. The victim is a part owner of SCSA (South Coast Safe Access) located at 1900 East Warner Avenue. The business is a marijuana dispensary.

Detectives are asking that anyone with information on the shooting or that recognizes the suspect please call the Santa Ana Police Department, Homicide Section at 714-245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

A short video of the suspect just prior to the shooting:

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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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