Man shot after Santa Ana police chase ends in alley near Shelton and Pine streets
Police say a man abandoned his car, hid in a pickup truck bed and allegedly tossed a gun as officers closed in, and at least one shot was fired. He was taken to a hospital, and it was not clear where the shot came from.
Police say a man abandoned his car, hid in a pickup truck bed and allegedly tossed a gun as officers closed in, and at least one shot was fired. He was taken to a hospital, and it was not clear where the shot came from.
Santa Ana police were investigating a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon, Sept. 6, 2026, near Shelton Street and Pine Street after officers pursued a man who was reportedly wanted for being armed.
The man was taken to a hospital. His name and condition were not included in the information available to Juice Unlocked, and no charges had been announced.
What police say
According to police, the man abandoned a black Acura, ran into an alley and hid in the bed of a pickup truck.
As officers approached, he allegedly tossed a gun, and at least one shot was fired.
It remained unclear whether the shot came from police or whether the gun went off when it was thrown. The investigation was ongoing.
What we don't know
Juice Unlocked could not confirm whether any officer fired a weapon, how badly the man was hurt, why he was wanted or whether anyone else was injured. A search turned up no news coverage or official release about the incident.
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