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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
An Orange County high school student was stabbed in the heart. Now a 15-year-old is accused of murder
The Orange County district attorney's office has charged a Santa Ana High School student with murder and assault in the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old classmate during a fight after school that also left two other students injured. The 15-year-old, who was not identified because he is a minor, is also facing two counts of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly stabbing the two other classmates earlier this week. The teen and his 17-year-old brother turned themselves in to police on Wednesday, hours after the deadly incident in front of Santa Ana High School, according to authorities. Santa Ana Police Officer Natalie Garcia said the brothers were questioned by investigators and then transported to juvenile hall, where they were booked. She said the 17-year-old remains in custody. The incident occurred at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, when Santa Ana School Police officers reported a stabbing that occurred during a fight in front of Santa Ana High School. At least three male students, ages 14, 15 and 16, were found with stab wounds and taken by paramedics to a hospital. Prosecutors said the 14-year-old boy who died was stabbed in the heart and was identified by authorities as Armando Morales of Santa Ana. His family created a GoFundMe page to raise money for his funeral expenses. Misael Morales wrote on the site that his brother was a happy and smart kid who was known for making people laugh. Jazmin Delgado, the victim's cousin, echoed those words in an interview with KABC-TV. 'He was just always a happy kid and always loved to help and was just an amazing little kid,' Delgado told the station. Armando's family said the teen was in the wrong place at the wrong time. They said he was stepping in to help his friends when he was stabbed. What sparked the confrontation remains under investigation by police, who allege those involved in the fight, with exception of the victim, were affiliated with gangs. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
10-05-2025
- Los Angeles Times
An Orange County high school student was stabbed in the heart. Now a 15-year-old is accused of murder
The Orange County district attorney's office has charged a Santa Ana High School student with murder and assault in the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old classmate during a fight after school that also left two other students injured. The 15-year-old, who was not identified because he is a minor, is also facing two counts of assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly stabbing the two other classmates earlier this week. The teen and his 17-year-old brother turned themselves in to police on Wednesday, hours after the deadly incident in front of Santa Ana High School, according to authorities. Santa Ana Police Officer Natalie Garcia said the brothers were questioned by investigators and then transported to juvenile hall, where they were booked. She said the 17-year-old remains in custody. The incident occurred at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, when Santa Ana School Police officers reported a stabbing that occurred during a fight in front of Santa Ana High School. At least three male students, ages 14, 15 and 16, were found with stab wounds and taken by paramedics to a hospital. Prosecutors said the 14-year-old boy who died was stabbed in the heart and was identified by authorities as Armando Morales of Santa Ana. His family created a GoFundMe page to raise money for his funeral expenses. Misael Morales wrote on the site that his brother was a happy and smart kid who was known for making people laugh. Jazmin Delgado, the victim's cousin, echoed those words in an interview with KABC-TV. 'He was just always a happy kid and always loved to help and was just an amazing little kid,' Delgado told the station. Armando's family said the teen was in the wrong place at the wrong time. They said he was stepping in to help his friends when he was stabbed. What sparked the confrontation remains under investigation by police, who allege those involved in the fight, with exception of the victim, were affiliated with gangs.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Santa Ana High School brothers surrender to police after deadly stabbing
Two brothers who attend Santa Ana High School have been arrested in a stabbing incident at the campus that left one student dead and two others injured. The brothers, ages 17 and 15, showed up with their parents at the Police Department's headquarters and turned themselves in late Wednesday, just hours after the deadly stabbing, according to Santa Ana Police Officer Natalie Garcia. She said the two teens were questioned, then arrested and transported to juvenile hall, where they were each booked on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. She said the weapon used in the attack remains missing. The incident occurred at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday when Santa Ana School Police officers reported a stabbing that occurred during a fight in front of Santa Ana High School. At least three male students, ages 14, 15 and 16, were found with stab wounds and transported by fire paramedics to a local hospital. The 14-year-old, police said, died from his injuries, and the two other victims were listed as stable. The boy killed was identified as Armando Morales of Santa Ana by Orange County coroner officials and a GoFundMe page was created by his family to raise money for his funeral expenses. Read more: A chainsaw-wielding vandal cut 13 trees in downtown LA. How the LAPD tracked down a suspect Misael Morales wrote on the site that his brother was a happy and smart kid who was known for making people laugh. Jazmin Delgado, the victim's cousin, echoed those words in an interview with ABC 7. "He was just always a happy kid and always loved to help and was just an amazing little kid," Delgado told the station. Armando's family said the teen was in the wrong place at the wrong time. They said he was stepping in to help his friends when he was stabbed. Homicide investigators believed the five teens involved were suspected gang members and were investigating the stabbing as gang-related, according to Garcia. But what sparked the confrontation remained under investigation. She said investigators also believed one weapon was used in the attack and had been unable to locate it so far. Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the stabbing and are asking any potential witnesses to contact investigators at (714) 245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Santa Ana High School brothers surrender to police after deadly stabbing
Two brothers who attend Santa Ana High School have been arrested in a stabbing incident at the campus that left one student dead and two others injured. The brothers, ages 17 and 15, showed up with their parents at the Police Department's headquarters and turned themselves in late Wednesday, just hours after the deadly stabbing, according to Santa Ana Police Officer Natalie Garcia. She said the two teens were questioned, then arrested and transported to juvenile hall, where they were each booked on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. She said the weapon used in the attack remains missing. The incident occurred at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday when Santa Ana School Police officers reported a stabbing that occurred during a fight in front of Santa Ana High School. At least three male students, ages 14, 15 and 16, were found with stab wounds and transported by fire paramedics to a local hospital. The 14-year-old, police said, died from his injuries, and the two other victims were listed in stable conditions. The boy killed was identified as Armando Morales of Santa Ana by Orange County coroner officials and a GoFundMe page created by his family to raise money for his funeral expenses. Read more: A chainsaw-wielding vandal cut 13 trees in downtown LA. How the LAPD tracked down a suspect Misael Morales wrote on the site that his brother was a happy and smart kid who was known for making people laugh. Jazmin Delgado, the victim's cousin, echoed those words in an interview with ABC 7. "He was just always a happy kid and always loved to help and was just an amazing little kid," Delgado told the station. Armando's family said the teen was in the wrong place at the wrong time. They said he was stepping in to help his friends when he was stabbed. Homicide investigators believed the five teens involved were suspected gang members and were investigating the stabbing as gang-related, according to Garcia. But what sparked the confrontation remained under investigation. She said investigators also believed one weapon was used in the attack and had been unable to locate it so far. Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the stabbing and are asking any potential witnesses to contact investigators at (714) 245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
09-05-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Santa Ana High School brothers surrender to police after deadly stabbing
Two brothers who attend Santa Ana High School have been arrested in a stabbing incident at the campus that left one student dead and two others injured. The brothers, ages 17 and 15, showed up with their parents at the Police Department's headquarters and turned themselves in late Wednesday, just hours after the deadly stabbing, according to Santa Ana Police Officer Natalie Garcia. She said the two teens were questioned, then arrested and transported to juvenile hall, where they were each booked on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. She said the weapon used in the attack remains missing. The incident occurred at 3:25 p.m. Wednesday when Santa Ana School Police officers reported a stabbing that occurred during a fight in front of Santa Ana High School. At least three male students, ages 14, 15 and 16, were found with stab wounds and transported by fire paramedics to a local hospital. The 14-year-old, police said, died from his injuries, and the two other victims were listed in stable conditions. The boy killed was identified as Armando Morales of Santa Ana by Orange County coroner officials and a GoFundMe page created by his family to raise money for his funeral expenses. Misael Morales wrote on the site that his brother was a happy and smart kid who was known for making people laugh. Jazmin Delgado, the victim's cousin, echoed those words in an interview with ABC 7. 'He was just always a happy kid and always loved to help and was just an amazing little kid,' Delgado told the station. Armando's family said the teen was in the wrong place at the wrong time. They said he was stepping in to help his friends when he was stabbed. Homicide investigators believed the five teens involved were suspected gang members and were investigating the stabbing as gang-related, according to Garcia. But what sparked the confrontation remained under investigation. She said investigators also believed one weapon was used in the attack and had been unable to locate it so far. Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the stabbing and are asking any potential witnesses to contact investigators at (714) 245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.
