Santa Ana Shooting Investigated as Possible Road Rage

On November 11, 2026, Santa Ana police responded to First Street and Lyon Avenue at about 1 p.m. after reports that a man had been shot. The victim was sitting in his car when another driver got out of his vehicle and fired at him, police said. Both vehicles had been traveling west on First Street near Lyon Avenue. Investigators are treating road rage as a possible factor, while what happened before the gunfire is still being investigated.

The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his lower body and was taken to a nearby hospital. He was initially in critical condition, but his condition was upgraded to stable that evening. Police have not publicly identified him.

Investigators searched the area as police vehicles blocked off the intersection. The suspected shooter remained at large Wednesday evening. Police described the suspect as an adult Hispanic man; they have not released his name. The investigation is ongoing.