OC DA Clears Santa Ana Gang Unit Cop in Non-Fatal Shooting Last Year
Updated: Aug 20, 2020
Santa Ana Gang Detectives patrolled a neighborhood claimed by Krazy Proud Criminals on the night of Jan. 17 last year after a drive-by shooting. They didn't find a bunch of armed cholos gathered outside protecting their hood following the incident, but did eye three young men they suspected of being gang members standing on North Parton Street with two hynas. According to a report by the Orange County District Attorney's (OCDA) office, detectives Roland Andrade and Sergio Gutierrez approached the group on foot to ask them about the shooting when somebody yelled out "jura!"—Chicano slang for "police."
Read more on my latest OC Weekly Navel Gazing Blog post:
http://www.ocweekly.com/news/ocda-rules-santana-cop-shooting-justified-8095907