Man found shot down in Santa Ana, homicide investigation underway

Homicide detectives are looking for witnesses and more information after finding a 48-year-old man shot down in Santa Ana on Saturday night, police say.

The Santa Ana Police Department said the station received a report of a shooting around 8:51 p.m. in the area of 2000 S. Wood Street.

When officers arrived, they found a 48-year-old man down with multiple gunshot wounds.

Police later identified the victim as Trino Steven Leon of Anaheim.

Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene and transported Leon to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

“At this time, the motive surrounding the shooting is under investigation,” wrote the department in a release on Sunday.

Details are limited, police did not immediately provide a suspect description or further details leading up to the incident.

Homicide detectives say they are attempting to identify and locate additional witnesses who can provide information about the case.

SAPD Homicide Section Detectives ask anyone with information to call 714-245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS. 

The department added that this case is eligible for the Gang Reward Program.