South OC Times

STANTON, Ca. (June 3, 2024): On Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 7:49 p.m., a man reported to Sheriff’s Dispatch that he shot a male who was assaulting a woman in the 7100 block of Custer Way in Stanton. Deputies arrived and located a 20-year-old Hispanic male suffering from a gunshot wound. Deputies immediately began performing life-saving measures before being relieved by the Orange County Fire Authority, which transported the man to a local trauma center.

The man who reported the shooting remained at the scene, was interviewed by Sheriff’s investigators, and later released. It is believed he is a rideshare driver who was in the area dropping off a passenger at the time of the incident.

The woman who was assaulted was treated at the scene by the Orange County Fire Authority for injuries sustained during the assault.

The 20-year-old male suspect is currently being treated at a local hospital where he is listed in critical but stable condition. He may face charges pending further investigation.

The Sheriff’s Department is asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Sheriff’s Dispatch at 714-647-7000. Anonymous information may be provided through Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS or online at www.ocsheriff.gov/occrimestoppers.