Investigators are searching for the suspects who fatally shot a man on a bike in Anaheim

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Investigators searching for the suspects who fatally shot a man on a bike in Anaheim

Investigators are seeking information about a homicide that happened in Anaheim, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

On October 13, 2024, at approximately 10:10 pm, Orange County deputies were dispatched to the 11500 Block of Mossler Street in the Unincorporated area of Anaheim for a shooting that occurred.

Upon arrival, deputies found a 50 year-old male with gunshot wounds. The male was later identified as Jorge Sanchez Tapia. He was riding his beach cruiser when he was shot.

Multiple suspects fled the location in a Silver/Grey Colored Sedan.

Homicide investigators are actively seeking additional information relating to the crime. If anyone has any information that may assist the investigation, they are asked to contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Department at (714) 647-7000. Anonymous information may be provided through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.

Picture Courtesy of the OC Sheriffs Department

In California, the penalties for a fatal drive-by shooting are extremely severe. Here are the key points:

  1. Drive-By Shooting: Under California Penal Code § 26100, willfully and maliciously discharging a firearm from a vehicle at another person is a felony. If this results in a fatality, the penalties can be even more severe1.
  2. Murder Charges: A fatal drive-by shooting can lead to charges of first-degree or second-degree murder. First-degree murder, which involves premeditation, can result in a sentence of 25 years to life in prison. Second-degree murder, which does not require premeditation, typically carries a sentence of 15 years to life2.
  3. Additional Penalties: If the shooting is gang-related, additional enhancements  can apply under California’s gang enhancement laws, potentially adding more years to the sentence1.
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Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions.

When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.