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Arrest Made in Santa Ana Shooting of Toddler
Less than two weeks after a tragic incident that left a 3-year-old girl critically injured in Santa Ana, California, authorities have made an arrest in connection with the shooting. The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Angel Castillo, a documented gang member from Santa Ana, was apprehended in Santa Fe Springs on Thursday.
Castillo is facing multiple charges, including two counts of attempted murder, criminal street gang activity, and discharging a firearm causing great bodily injury or death. The shooting occurred on February 25th around 8 p.m. at the intersection of 15th and Spurgeon streets in Santa Ana.
According to police reports, the shooter targeted a vehicle carrying a woman, her boyfriend, and her two daughters, ages 3 and 4. While the mother’s boyfriend, also a documented gang member, was the intended target and escaped unharmed, the 3-year-old girl in the backseat was struck by at least one bullet. She was quickly rushed to Children’s Hospital of Orange County, where she underwent successful surgery.
As of now, an update on the toddler’s condition has not been provided by the authorities. This shocking incident has once again highlighted the dangers of gang-related violence in the Santa Ana area and the impact it can have on innocent bystanders.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the shooting, and anyone with information is urged to come forward to help bring those responsible to justice. The community is coming together to support the family of the young girl as they navigate this difficult time.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with the victim and her family as they recover from this senseless act of violence.
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