Topline: Two men were killed and another was hospitalized after a late-night exchange of gunfire in a Santa Ana neighborhood, police said.
Published: April 21, 2026 1:00 pm ET
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Two men were killed and another was hospitalized after a late-night exchange of gunfire in a Santa Ana neighborhood, police said.
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Two men were killed and a third wounded Sunday night after an exchange of gunfire erupted near West Borchard Street and South Shelton Street in Santa Ana, according to police.
Officers responded around 9 p.m. after multiple reports of shots fired. A witness told investigators he heard a car speed away immediately after what he described as a shootout involving two different weapons and roughly a dozen to 15 shots.
Police said a 49-year-old Santa Ana man died at the scene. A 46-year-old man from Fullerton was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The surviving victim, a 43-year-old man from Los Angeles, was hospitalized in stable condition.
According to KTLA, investigators recovered surveillance video that may have captured the shooting. Authorities had not announced a motive or released suspect information as of the latest update.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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Two men were killed and another was hospitalized after a late-night exchange of gunfire in a Santa Ana neighborhood, police said.
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Two men were killed and a third wounded Sunday night after an exchange of gunfire erupted near West Borchard Street and South Shelton Street in Santa Ana, according to police.
Officers responded around 9 p.m. after multiple reports of shots fired. A witness told investigators he heard a car speed away immediately after what he described as a shootout involving two different weapons and roughly a dozen to 15 shots.
Police said a 49-year-old Santa Ana man died at the scene. A 46-year-old man from Fullerton was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The surviving victim, a 43-year-old man from Los Angeles, was hospitalized in stable condition.
According to KTLA, investigators recovered surveillance video that may have captured the shooting. Authorities had not announced a motive or released suspect information as of the latest update.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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Deadly Santa Ana Shootout Leaves 2 Dead, 1 Wounded
Two men were killed and another was hospitalized after a late-night exchange of gunfire in a Santa Ana neighborhood, police said.
By Staff Reports
Published: April 21, 2026 1:00 pm ET
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Two men were killed and another was hospitalized after a late-night exchange of gunfire in a Santa Ana neighborhood, police said.
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Two men were killed and a third wounded Sunday night after an exchange of gunfire erupted near West Borchard Street and South Shelton Street in Santa Ana, according to police.
Officers responded around 9 p.m. after multiple reports of shots fired. A witness told investigators he heard a car speed away immediately after what he described as a shootout involving two different weapons and roughly a dozen to 15 shots.
Police said a 49-year-old Santa Ana man died at the scene. A 46-year-old man from Fullerton was taken to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The surviving victim, a 43-year-old man from Los Angeles, was hospitalized in stable condition.
According to KTLA, investigators recovered surveillance video that may have captured the shooting. Authorities had not announced a motive or released suspect information as of the latest update.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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