A tragic incident unfolded in front of a Southern California high school on Wednesday, resulting in the death of one student and injuries to two others. The victims, all male students from Santa Ana High School, were rushed to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, one of the students succumbed to his injuries, while the other two are reported to be in stable condition, as per Officer Natalie Garcia, a spokesperson for the city police.
The incident occurred in the afternoon, just as students were leaving the school premises. According to Fermin Leal, a district spokesperson, the incident involved both students and non-students. Santa Ana police were alerted to the situation around 3:25 p.m.
The victims are all believed to be students of Santa Ana High School. The authorities are currently on the lookout for at least two suspects. The relationship of these suspects to the school and their motives remain unclear, Garcia stated.
Further details, such as the ages of the victims, have not been disclosed to the public at this time. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting the cancellation of after-school programs and athletic events. The school has announced that crisis counselors will be made available to students and staff on Thursday.
Santa Ana, a city of approximately 300,000 residents, is located about 30 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Santa Ana High School serves a student population of around 3,000. This incident has left the community in a state of shock and mourning, as they grapple with the loss of a young life and the injuries sustained by two others.