Crime & Safety

Man Shot Dead Near OC Home

Police on Sunday were investigating a shooting incident that mortally wounded a man in Orange County on Friday.

SANTA ANA, CA — A man was found dead on Friday night in Santa Ana after suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the chest, police said.

The man was discovered around 10:25 p.m. in the 1300 block of West Fifth Street, the Santa Ana Police Department said.

Officers responded to a "shots fired" call around 9:27 p.m. when a man was reportedly seen jumping into the backyard of the home on West Fifth Street, police said.

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Paramedics pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Police are still investigating the motive behind his death.

Police in Santa Ana discovered a man shot dead, authorities said Sunday.

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Homicide detectives urged anyone with information about the shooting to call the station at 714-245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-847-6227.

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