MORE information is being sought in connection with a homicide in Stanton that took place in June 2022 (Shutterstock).

More information is being sought by Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators about a homicide that took place in Stanton on June 28, 2022.

The incident was reported at 7:21 p.m. that day at the 7000 block of Lessue Avenue (west of Beach Boulevard and south of Orangewood Avenue). Arriving officers found a 49-year-old man and a 76-year-old man in the street with gunshot wounds.

They were taken to an area hospital where the 49-year-old man, Juan Cristalinas of Santa Ana, was pronounced dead. Multiple suspects fled the scene before deputies arrived.

It is believed that there were at least three male suspects between the ages of 16 and 20 years old who were involved.

Homicide investigators are seeking additional information about this case (#22-021439). Anyone who has information which could assist the investigation is asked to contact the OCSD at (714) 647-7000.