Man found shot to death in Orange County; suspect at large
Police are searching for a suspect after a man was fond shot to death in Orange County.
On Aug. 26, 2024, police responded to reports of a shooting near 810 S. Townsend Street in Santa Ana.
Officers found a 32-year-old man with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The shooter fled the scene in a Honda Accord EX sedan. The vehicle is described as a silver 2013-2016 model with a sunroof, 10-spoke wheels and windows without tint.
The vehicle has a temporary California license plate with the first letters possibly being 'D' and 'E,' investigators said.
On Monday, Feb. 10, Santa Ana police posted a photo of the vehicle, asking the public for assistance in the case.
Details, including the motive behind the fatal shooting or the victim's name, were not released.
Detectives said a reward is available for information leading to the suspect's identification, apprehension and conviction.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to call Detective R. Sandoval at 714-245-8390 or email RSandoval@santa-ana.org.
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