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J. Capacete #2998 Search Warrant SAPD 23-07962 Page 7 of 10 According to Sergeant Wharton, Officers arrived on scene and removed the front passenger from the vehicle and took him into custody without incident. The passenger was identified as Roberto Gonzalez-Diaz (DOB: 07-26-90). He was transported to the Santa Ana Police Department. Officers Cofer and Santaella were also transported to the Santa Ana Police Department. At approximately 6:45 PM, Melgarejo was located by officers down along the east sidewalk at 437 S. Shelton Street, suffering from several gunshot wounds to his body. Officers provided medical care to Melgarejo, until the arrival of Orange County Fire Authority. Melgarejo was transported to OC Global Medical Center where he was subsequently listed in stable condition. Melgarejo was in possession of an Apple IPhone with a clear case and a baseball hat with a “B” logo. The Apple IPhone with a clear case and baseball hat were booked into evidence at the Santa Ana Police Department under CI# 2023-07973 by Crime Scene Officers. Public Safety Statements were obtained from both officers at the scene. Officer Cofer advised he fired approximately eight rounds in a northerly direction from the driver’s side of the marked unit. Officer Santaella advised he fired six rounds in a northerly direction from the front passenger side of the unit. They were both uncertain if the suspect was struck by gunfire and advised only one suspect was outstanding. The described the suspect as a male Hispanic, wearing a black sweater, black hat and white shoes. The Orange County District Attorney’s Office Special Assignments Unit, the Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Section and the Santa Ana Police Department Internal Affairs Division responded to investigate the various facets of the case. During the scene briefing, Sergeant Wharton advised there were 11 cartridge cases located at the scene of the Officer-Involved Shooting. A firearm belonging to the suspect was located to the right rear passenger wheel of the suspect vehicle. A magazine was located near the driver side front wheel of the marked police unit driven by Officer Cofer. During a canvas by officers, officers viewed surveillance video that depicts Melgarejo running eastbound on Myrtle Street, then southbound onto Shelton Street along the east sidewalk. A grey SUV is captured on video driving southbound on Shelton Street and stopping at the west curb line. Two male subjects exit the passenger side and fire multiple rounds in Melgarejo’s direction. Upon conducting further investigation, a total of 12 cartridge cases were discovered along the west sidewalk, south of Myrtle. As a result, a separate Crime Report was generated listing Melgarejo as a victim of this shooting under CI# 2023-07973. A homicide detective and D.A. Investigator responded to OC Global in an attempt to conduct an interview with Melgarejo. Although Melgarejo was listed in stable condition, he was heavily medicated and could not