On the afternoon of February 7, 2026, 39-year-old Rene Amriz was shot on a sidewalk near McFadden Avenue and South Graham Lane in Santa Ana. Police were called about 3:48 p.m.; officers found Amriz with gunshot wounds to his upper torso and he was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries.

Investigators from the Santa Ana Police Department opened an investigation and said the shooting might have been gang-related. In the days after the incident no arrests had been announced and police had not released information about suspects. Friends and family described Amriz as a beloved father and devoted friend who loved life and often helped others.

Anyone with information about what happened is asked to contact the Santa Ana Police Department.