HomeMy WebLinkAboutCase 2024-26142 - 06242025_Redacted_Part7Santa Ana PD 2024-26142 Report by Chitjian, Matthew 3165 2 of 2
Narrative: Narrative
On 12/01/24, Corporal Miranda and I were working a two manned patrol function in a marked police vehicle. At
approximately 1732 hours, we responded to the intersection of Broadway and 2nd Street to assist officers who were
involved in a shooting. Upon our arrival, there were several other Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) Officers
present taking cover behind a police vehicle.
The SAPD officers were giving a suspect commands. I was informed by the SAPD officers on scene that there was a
shotgun underneath the suspect, by his left arm. An arrest team was formulated to take the suspect into custody. I
formed part of the arrest team and was tasked with securing (hands on) the suspect.
Once we (arrest team) made our approach, I saw what appeared to be a brown sawed off shot gun next to the
suspects left arm.due to the fact that the suspect appeared to be within arm’s reach of the shotgun, I grabbed both of
the suspects legs and pulled him away from the firearm. I then assisted in rolling the suspect onto his stomach. SAPD
officers then placed handcuffs on the suspect’s wrists. The suspect was subsequently taken into custody.
I was then tasked with canvassing the scene for surveillance cameras and/or witnesses. It should be noted that prior
to the officer involved shooting, Santa Ana Police Department Dispatch had received numerous calls reference a male
brandishing a shotgun in the area of 1st and Spurgeon Street.
I first spoke to who was the general manager at Gus’s Chicken, 102 N Sycamore. Per
there was cameras on the exterior of the restaurant however I was unable to review them due to technical difficulties.
I next spoke to who was the supervisor at CVS Pharmacy, 102 N Main Street. Per there was
cameras on the exterior of the business however I was unable to review them due to poor quality footage.
I next observed the business of , 219 E 1st Street. The business had cameras on the exterior
however I was unable to review any footage due to the business being closed at the time.
I lastly spoke to who was a shift lead at Mcdonalds,301 E 1st Street. Per was not allowed to review
any footage without the general manager being present. It should be noted that the business has cameras on the
exterior of the building.
I then disclosed the findings of my canvas to Sgt. Barragan.
SAPD Personnel:Cortina, Jorge 3980
Involvement:Reporting
SAPD Personnel:Lemmon, Matthew 3174
Involvement:Report Approver
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Author: Cortina, Jorge 3980 BWC Activated
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On 12/01/2024, I heard "823A" broadcast via the police radio that they were involved in a officer involved shooting in
the area of 2nd St. and Broadway . I responded to this location to assist with the incident and arrived at about 1739
hours.
Arriving, I observed the suspect lying on his back on the east sidewalk of Broadway directly south of a furniture store
(116 N Broadway). The group of officers assigned to be the arrest team were positioned around police vehicle #860
and officers were giving the suspect commands to be taken in-custody, but there was no response from the suspect. A
department 40 MM less lethal launcher was used on the suspect, but there was no stimulation of life or response from
the suspect. In an effort to place the suspect in-custody and to render aid to him, I assisted with formulating a plan
with the arrest team. I instructed Officer J. Ruelas to drive unit #860 towards the suspect, so this vehicle could be
used as cover for the arrest team. Once close enough to the suspect, I instructed Officer J. Ruelas to stop and I told
the arrest team to approach the suspect on foot. The suspect was placed in handcuffs; simultaneously, the suspected
firearm was moved away from the suspect's grasp and placed in a safe position by Officer T. Raygoza.
Once in-custody, I requested OCFA to enter the scene and I requested our personnel to start a crime scene log. At
this time, I learned Officers I. Ibarra and L. Casillas were the officers who fired. Additionally, I learned Sgt. L Barragan
obtained the Public Safety Statement.
OCFA Personnel subsequently transported the suspect Western Medical Center for treatment, but the suspect was
later declared deceased at the Western Medical Center.
Once the scene was safe, I instructed officers to canvass for cameras and witnesses. I also, I had officers check the
well-being of the occupants at 116 N Broadway. All of the occupants at this location were unharmed. I remained on
scene until about 1840 hours.
I later returned to the scene at about 1915 hours to assist Sgt. L. Barragan with the briefing. I again left the scene at
about 2205 hours.
This completed my involvement in this OIS.
Author: Lopez, Nicholas 3296 BWC Activated
Santa Ana PD 2024-26142 Report by Lopez, Nicholas 3296 2 of 2
On Sunday, 12/1/24, I was working uniformed patrol, and I was dispatched to a call for service at 2ND St and
Broadway St reference an officer involved shooting. It should be noted that the following incident was recorded on my
Axon body-worn camera (BWC) and later uploaded into evidence. All statements made below summarize facts and
circumstances and shall not be taken as all-encompassing of the event. There may have been times my camera was
shut off for investigative purposes. For exact dialogue, refer to my BWC.
Upon arrival, at approximately 1738, I assisted with setting up crime scene tape to preserve the crime scene.
Briefly, I was tasked with crime scene log, however, it was later assigned to Officer Carrillo. I was tasked with
transporting a witness to the Santa Ana Police Station where she could later be interviewed by Homicide Detectives.
This witness, positively identified as , was Spanish-speaking only and I am a certified Spanish-
speaking officer for the City of Santa Ana.
At approximately 1830 hours, I transported to the Santa Ana Police Department located at 60 Civic
Center Plaza. Upon our arrival at the Santa Ana Police Department, was taken to the 3rd floor interview room
where she waited to be interviewed.
Upon detectives completing their interview, I transported back to her residence in the city of Santa Ana.
This completes my assistance with this investigation.
No further.
Officer A. Sanudo #3538 SC II
Author: Sanudo, Arleen 3538 BWC Activated
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