There was a fatal shooting last night a few blocks north of Hazard Elementary School

Santa Ana Police Department

Advisory: Detectives Investigating Homicide – 4200 Block West Fay Circle

On Saturday, July 29, 2017 at approximately 10:24 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at the 4200 block of West Fay Circle in the city of Santa Ana.

Upon arrival, Officers discovered the scene of a traffic collision. They also found an adult Hispanic male with an apparent gunshot wound to his upper body.

Orange County Fire Authority Paramedics responded. The victim was transported to a local trauma center were he was declared deceased.

Santa Ana Homicide Detectives responded to the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call SAPD homicide detectives at (714) 245-8390, or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS. This case may be eligible for the City of Santa Ana’s Gang Homicide Reward Program.

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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