Two shootings were reported in Santa Ana on Tuesday

On Tuesday, March 7 at about 3 p.m. a female was driving in the area of 800 North Raitt when she heard multiple gunshots. She told SAPD police officers that she saw three suspects running and after the shots were fired her rear window was struck and shattered, according to SAPD Case # 17-06152.

This shooting happened a block east of the Santiago Little League which operates at El Salvador Park, next to Fremont Elementary School.

This shooting happened in Santa Ana’s Ward 5 which is represented by Councilman Juan Villegas.

Later on Tuesday, March 7, at about 9 p.m., several residents heard multiple shots fired and vehicles speeding away. SAPD police officers responded and located evidence of a shooting but all parties involved were gone, according to SAPD Case # 17-06176.

This shooting happened at S. Deegan Dr. and W. Garry Ave.

This shooting occurred in Santa Ana’s Ward 6, which is represented by Councilman Sal Tinajero.

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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