Santa Ana Experiencing Increase in Homicides

Santa Ana Experiencing Increase in Homicides
A Santa Ana Police Department vehicle in Santa Ana, Calif., on March 11, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—Santa Ana reported a higher number of homicides in January 2022 than in previous years, authorities say.

While January tends to be a busy month historically for homicides, this year the police department reported seven cases since Jan. 1, according to Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) spokeswoman Maria Lopez.