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ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 16, 2025) – Anaheim Police arrest murder suspect after a shooting at a motel.
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, around 6:12 p.m., Anaheim Police officers and Anaheim Fire & Rescue responded to the Villa Inn (733 S Beach Blvd) regarding a shooting that just occurred. Officers arrived and found the victim, a male adult in his 60s, suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Paramedics treated him at the scene and immediately transported him to a hospital. The victim was pronounced deceased approximately one hour later.
Patrol officers at the motel quickly identified a suspect. Amir Karkehabadi, a 59-year-old Anaheim resident, was detained without incident at the motel. There are no outstanding suspects. A handgun was located at the scene.
Anaheim Police Homicide Detectives responded to continue the investigation. The relationship between the victim and the suspect is not being released at this time. The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. Mr. Karkehabadi was booked at the Anaheim Police Department on suspicion of murder. The case will be presented to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
The victim’s identity has been confirmed by the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner’s Office; however, it will not be released pending family notification.
Detectives are not disclosing any additional details at this time because the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident may contact Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.
Amir Karkehabadi