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.