Crime & Safety

Victim ID'd In Fatal Shooting In San Juan Capistrano Wednesday

Orange County authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of a man found dead in his San Juan Capistrano townhome.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, CA — An investigation was continuing Tuesday into the fatal shooting of a man in San Juan Capistrano, authorities said.

The victim was identified as 32-year-old Jose Luis Ortiz Dejesus, sheriff's spokesperson Sgt. Scott Steinle said.

The shooting was reported at about 9:20 p.m. Monday at a townhouse in the 26000 block of Calle San Francisco, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

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The victim, who lived in the residence, was pronounced dead at the scene.

No arrests were reported.

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Residents with details about the incident are asked to call the OC Sheriff's dispatch line at 949-770-6011.

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