Security Guard Shot In Head Near Anaheim Bar; Suspect At Large

ANAHEIM, CA — A security guard who was shot in the head at a bar in unincorporated Anaheim Sunday died Monday, authorities said.

The shooting was reported at around 12:57 a.m. on Sunday, June 22, when deputies responded to a call regarding a shooting on the 8000 block of Katella Avenue, near Beach Boulevard, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

Upon arrival, deputies found 48-year-old Salvador Ramirez of Fountain Valley suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. He was taken to a hospital but died of his injuries Monday evening.

The suspect was at large Tuesday, authorities said. Deputies believe the suspect is a man who fled the scene on foot early Sunday morning.

Residents with information regarding the incident were asked to call the OCSD at 714-647-7000.

Anonymous tips can be submitted via OC Crime Stoppers, at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227) or at ocsheriff.gov/occrimestoppers.