According to Santa Ana’s Chief of Police and Acting City Manager, Paul Walters, the overall homicide totals from January 1st through December 31 decreased 59% from last year. There were 29 homicides in 2010 and 12 in 2011.
In 2011, the number of gang related homicides decreased by 45%. There were 11 gang-related homicides in 2010 and 6 in 2011.
In 2011, the number of non-specific homicides decreased by 66%. There were 18 non-specific homicides in 2010 and 6 in 2011, during the same time period. Continue reading