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Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Yahoo
Santa Ana High School student charged with murder of classmate
The Brief A 15-year-old student at Santa Ana High School has been charged with murder and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon for a triple stabbing that occurred on campus. A 14-year-old boy died from injuries sustained during the stabbing and fight. Santa Ana police said the incident was gang-related. SANTA ANA, Calif. - A 15-year-old boy at Santa Ana High School has been charged with the murder of a classmate. The backstory On Wednesday, May 7, three students were stabbed during a fight which broke out in the school parking lot around 3 p.m. Three students, all boys - ages 14, 15, and 16- were taken to a hospital. The 14-year-old, identified as Armando Morales, later died. The 15-year-old suspect and his 17-year-old brother turned themselves in to authorities later that night. Santa Ana police said the deadly incident was gang-related. The defendant and his big brother are considered documented gang members, and the others, except for the boy killed, are associated with a rival gang, said Santa Ana police Officer Natalie Garcia. The 15 and 16-year-olds who were also stabbed are brothers. Security has been increased at school and grief counselors have been made available to students. A memorial of flowers is also growing outside the school. What we know The suspect was also charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon for stabbing two other classmates. It's unclear whether his brother was charged with any crime. The Orange County District Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to a message.
CBS News
10-05-2025
- CBS News
Teenager charged with murder for stabbing at Santa Ana high school
A 14-year-old boy was charged with murder and assault on Friday for a stabbing that left one teenager dead and two others wounded at Santa Ana High School on Wednesday. The boy, who was not named due to his age, will be tried in Orange County Juvenile Court for the murder charged and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon for the alleged stabbing, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office. He is one of two teenagers who turned themselves into authorities the day after the stabbing occurred. It's unknown if his brother, 17, will face charges. The teenagers were part of a fight that turned into a triple stabbing at around 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon in the high school's parking lot, located in the 400 block of W. Walnut Street, which is shared with Heninger Elementary School, according to Santa Ana Unified School District Spokesman Fermin Leal. "The incident involved an altercation among several individuals, occurring shortly after dismissal," said a statement from SAUSD after the incident. "Out of an abundance of caution, there will be an increased presence of Santa Ana School Police on and around Santa Ana HS on Thursday. To support our students during this difficult time, crisis counselors will be available on Thursday at Santa Ana High School, Heninger School and any other campuses affected by this event." All three of the victims, aged 14, 15 and 16, were taken to a nearby hospital where the youngest later died. He has been identified as Armando Morales, Orange County Sheriff's Department deputies said. They believe that the altercation was gang-related, as both of the brothers taken into custody on Thursday are considered to be documented gang members. They also said that the other people involved in the fight were in gangs, except for the Morales.
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.
