Anaheim Man Shot Dead on Myrtle Street in Santa Ana; Three Alleged Gang Members Arrested
Omar Flores Sanchez, 35, of Anaheim, was shot multiple times near 2205 W. Myrtle St. in Santa Ana about 9:35 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, and died at a hospital. Santa Ana police arrested Hector Uriel Gonzalez, 19, Israel Vladimir Cuevas, 18, and a 16-year-old boy, all of Santa Ana, whom police describe as documented gang members, on suspicion of murder, conspiracy and gang offenses; police say a search recovered the alleged murder weapon. No DA filing has been reported.
Victim: Omar Flores Sanchez, 35, of Anaheim. Suspects: Hector Uriel Gonzalez, 19; Israel Vladimir Cuevas, 18; and a 16-year-old boy — all of Santa Ana, described by police as documented gang members.
Sanchez was shot multiple times and died at a hospital; three individuals were arrested on suspicion of murder, conspiracy, and gang offenses, and the alleged murder weapon was recovered.
Near 2205 W. Myrtle St., Santa Ana, CA.
Shooting occurred at approximately 9:35 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2026; arrests announced Oct. 21, 2026.
No motive has been released by police.
Three people arrested by Santa Ana police remain in custody on suspicion of murder in connection with the fatal shooting of Omar Flores Sanchez, 35, of Anaheim, on the night of Oct. 17, 2026. As of this update, no District Attorney filing or arraignment has been publicly reported.
Sanchez was shot multiple times near 2205 W. Myrtle St. in Santa Ana at approximately 9:35 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17. Orange County Fire Authority personnel transported him to a hospital, where he died from his wounds.
On Oct. 21, Santa Ana police announced the arrests of Hector Uriel Gonzalez, 19, Israel Vladimir Cuevas, 18, and a 16-year-old boy — all Santa Ana residents described by police as documented gang members — on suspicion of murder (PC 187(a)), conspiracy (PC 182), and gang participation and enhancement (PC 186.22(a), (b)). Gonzalez and Cuevas were booked into Santa Ana Jail; the juvenile was booked into Juvenile Hall.
According to the Santa Ana Police Department, detectives located the suspects' truck near McFadden Avenue and Raitt Street with ammunition inside. A subsequent search warrant at Gonzalez's home recovered three firearms, including what police describe as the murder weapon. No motive has been released.
SAPD homicide detectives are asking anyone with information to call 714-245-8390. The case remains active pending any DA filing. No additional arrests have been announced.
The next significant development to watch is a formal DA filing or arraignment. If charges are filed, the case record would appear in Orange County Superior Court.
- Oct 17, 21:35(8 days ago)
Omar Flores Sanchez, 35, of Anaheim, is shot multiple times near 2205 W. Myrtle St.; OCFA takes him to a hospital, where he dies.
- Oct 21(5 days ago)
Santa Ana police announce the arrests of Hector Uriel Gonzalez, 19, Israel Vladimir Cuevas, 18, and a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of murder, conspiracy and gang offenses; a search recovers the alleged murder weapon.