Press Release: Homicide Investigation
Decedent: Rodolfo Rosell (44), Santa Ana
On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 3:15 PM, Santa Ana Police Communications received a report of an adult male bleeding from an apparent stab wound to his torso in the 2000 block of W. Chestnut Avenue. The male was transported by an acquaintance to a nearby fire station, where he was pronounced deceased by Orange County Fire Authority.
Officers located a crime scene and additional evidence related to the stabbing. The Orange County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Rodolfo Rosell (44) of Santa Ana.
The circumstances surrounding this homicide are currently being investigated.
SAPD Homicide Detectives are attempting to identify and locate any witnesses who can shed light on this incident.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call SAPD Homicide Section Detectives at (714) 245-8390 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS. This case is eligible for the Gang Reward Program.
Address/Location
Santa Ana Police Department
60 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 714-834-4211