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16-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot by Police After Stabbing Man During Family Dispute

3400 S Main St, Sandpointe, Santa Ana

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Summary

  • A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed by Santa Ana police officers following a family dispute at an apartment complex on the 3400 block of Main Street overnight.
  • At approximately 10:30 p.m. Sunday, a 53-year-old man called 911 reporting that his girlfriend's 16-year-old son had stabbed him with a knife and was damaging property while under the influence.
  • When officers arrived, the teen was still armed with the knife and did not comply with orders to put it down, at which point the officer-involved shooting occurred.
  • The teen, who has not been identified, died at the scene. The man who called police was taken to the hospital in stable condition, and the teen's mother was treated at the scene. Both are expected to recover. No officers were injured.
  • The Santa Ana Police Department's Homicide Unit, the Internal Affairs Division, and the Orange County District Attorney's Office are all investigating the incident.
  • Roads in the area remain closed for the duration of the investigation.

Timeline

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Homicide Unit, the Internal Affairs Division, and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office is investigating this incident.

The injured 53-year-old man who was stabbed was transported to the hospital, where he remains in stable condition.

The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No officers were injured.

Police confirm the teen was still wielding a knife when they arrived at the scene.

Officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from a man who reported he was stabbed by his girlfriend's son. The teen was reportedly damaging property in addition to the stabbing.

According to an update from ABC 7 News, a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot by police at the scene of a domestic-related dispute late Sunday night.

Police have shut down Main Street between Columbine Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard to assist at the scene.

Emergency personnel maintain perimeter with yellow tape while managing bystanders near the scene.

Citizen user video shows police blocking the scene.

Emergency responders manage traffic while helicopter provides aerial support at night.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Police are responding to an emergency on a dimly lit street.

Incident reported at 3400 S Main St.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Homicide Unit, the Internal Affairs Division, and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office is investigating this incident.

The injured 53-year-old man who was stabbed was transported to the hospital, where he remains in stable condition.

The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No officers were injured.

Police confirm the teen was still wielding a knife when they arrived at the scene.

Officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from a man who reported he was stabbed by his girlfriend's son. The teen was reportedly damaging property in addition to the stabbing.

According to an update from ABC 7 News, a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot by police at the scene of a domestic-related dispute late Sunday night.

Police have shut down Main Street between Columbine Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard to assist at the scene.

Emergency personnel maintain perimeter with yellow tape while managing bystanders near the scene.

Citizen user video shows police blocking the scene.

Emergency responders manage traffic while helicopter provides aerial support at night.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Police are responding to an emergency on a dimly lit street.

Incident reported at 3400 S Main St.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Homicide Unit, the Internal Affairs Division, and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office is investigating this incident.

The injured 53-year-old man who was stabbed was transported to the hospital, where he remains in stable condition.

The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No officers were injured.

Police confirm the teen was still wielding a knife when they arrived at the scene.

Officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from a man who reported he was stabbed by his girlfriend's son. The teen was reportedly damaging property in addition to the stabbing.

According to an update from ABC 7 News, a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot by police at the scene of a domestic-related dispute late Sunday night.

Police have shut down Main Street between Columbine Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard to assist at the scene.

Emergency personnel maintain perimeter with yellow tape while managing bystanders near the scene.

Citizen user video shows police blocking the scene.

Emergency responders manage traffic while helicopter provides aerial support at night.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Police are responding to an emergency on a dimly lit street.

Incident reported at 3400 S Main St.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Homicide Unit, the Internal Affairs Division, and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office is investigating this incident.

The injured 53-year-old man who was stabbed was transported to the hospital, where he remains in stable condition.

The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No officers were injured.

Police confirm the teen was still wielding a knife when they arrived at the scene.

Officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from a man who reported he was stabbed by his girlfriend's son. The teen was reportedly damaging property in addition to the stabbing.

According to an update from ABC 7 News, a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot by police at the scene of a domestic-related dispute late Sunday night.

Police have shut down Main Street between Columbine Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard to assist at the scene.

Emergency personnel maintain perimeter with yellow tape while managing bystanders near the scene.

Citizen user video shows police blocking the scene.

Emergency responders manage traffic while helicopter provides aerial support at night.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Police are responding to an emergency on a dimly lit street.

Incident reported at 3400 S Main St.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Homicide Unit, the Internal Affairs Division, and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office is investigating this incident.

The injured 53-year-old man who was stabbed was transported to the hospital, where he remains in stable condition.

The suspect was pronounced deceased at the scene. No officers were injured.

Police confirm the teen was still wielding a knife when they arrived at the scene.

Officers responded to the scene at approximately 10:30 p.m. after receiving a 911 call from a man who reported he was stabbed by his girlfriend's son. The teen was reportedly damaging property in addition to the stabbing.

According to an update from ABC 7 News, a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot by police at the scene of a domestic-related dispute late Sunday night.

Police have shut down Main Street between Columbine Avenue and MacArthur Boulevard to assist at the scene.

Emergency personnel maintain perimeter with yellow tape while managing bystanders near the scene.

Citizen user video shows police blocking the scene.

Emergency responders manage traffic while helicopter provides aerial support at night.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Police are responding to an emergency on a dimly lit street.

Incident reported at 3400 S Main St.

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Comments30

Dawl8184d ago

That is horrible. Shot over a knife? Do the police not get training on other methods? Also, 16 is a child!

free4nick4d ago

Sad all around dam

ArlyJ4d ago

Rest in peace child!

Im_Not_Your_Bro_Bro4d ago

You people will never be satisfied.

Dawl8184d ago

That is horrible. Shot over a knife? Do the police not get training on other methods? Also, 16 is a child!

free4nick4d ago

Sad all around dam

ArlyJ4d ago

Rest in peace child!

Im_Not_Your_Bro_Bro4d ago

You people will never be satisfied.

Dawl8184d ago

That is horrible. Shot over a knife? Do the police not get training on other methods? Also, 16 is a child!

free4nick4d ago

Sad all around dam

ArlyJ4d ago

Rest in peace child!

Im_Not_Your_Bro_Bro4d ago

You people will never be satisfied.

Dawl8184d ago

That is horrible. Shot over a knife? Do the police not get training on other methods? Also, 16 is a child!

free4nick4d ago

Sad all around dam

ArlyJ4d ago

Rest in peace child!

Im_Not_Your_Bro_Bro4d ago

You people will never be satisfied.

Dawl8184d ago

That is horrible. Shot over a knife? Do the police not get training on other methods? Also, 16 is a child!

free4nick4d ago

Sad all around dam

ArlyJ4d ago

Rest in peace child!

Im_Not_Your_Bro_Bro4d ago

You people will never be satisfied.

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