Two men were shot in Stanton this afternoon and one died

Stanton, Ca. (April 16, 2023): On Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 3:12 pm deputies were dispatched to the 10000 block of Fern Ave. regarding a shooting. Deputies arrived and located two adult males who each suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies performed life saving measures on both subjects.

Both subjects were transported to a local hospital where one of the subjects succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The second subject was admitted into surgery. The immediate area was searched for any potential suspects; however, no arrests have been made. The investigation is ongoing.

If you have information to assist the investigation, call Sheriff’s Dispatch at 714-647-7000 or anonymous tips can be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS (1-855-847-6227). Online tips can be submitted via occrimestoppers.org.

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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