The Legal Herald Logo
Legal Analysis By Attorneys
Breaking Legal News

Santa Ana, CA - Stabbing at Centennial Skatepark Leaves One Dead and One Injured

Santa Ana, CA - Stabbing at Centennial Skatepark Leaves One Dead and One Injured
Published: January 19, 2022
By: Darla Medina
Last Updated on January 19, 2022

Stabbing at Skate Park Leaves One Dead and One Wounded

The Herald-Standard has reported a stabbing at the Centennial Skatepark located in the Centennial Regional Park at 3000 W Edinger Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92704. 

On January 5, 2022, two men were stabbed in the chest after a fight broke out at the skatepark. The two victims were taken to the hospital for treatment. However, one man's wounds were too great, and he later died. An update on the second victim has not been given at this time. 

What led up to the fight is still being investigated. A suspect was arrested on Friday, January 7, 2022, and charged with suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

jason amala
Hi, I’m attorney Jason Amala. I’m a lawyer in California. If you or a loved one were injured in an accident, I’d be happy to discuss your legal options. Call me on the number below. It costs nothing, and it would be my honor to help you.
(888) 997-3792

Legal Recourse for Families and Victims of Stabbings

Attorney contributor Jason Amala represents victims of violent crimes in private civil cases. During a recent interview, Bobby shared his insight on filing a civil lawsuit for victims of stabbings at skate parks

"Property owners, including parks and recreational facilities, have a legal and moral obligation to provide a safe and secure environment for guests. These security features can consist of on-site guards, surveillance cameras, and proper lighting in working conditions. If a park fails to provide sufficient security, they can be found negligent."

"Whenever someone is hurt or killed in a stabbing, a process should be followed to ensure monetary damages for the victim or their family. A crime victim lawyer will analyze the case to prove that the property owner acted negligently. A property owner, also known as a third party, can be partially responsible for the crime that occurred if they fail to offer preventative security measures. If they were aware of increased crime in the area, they would be responsible for increasing such security measures. Failure to do so can cause a court to deem them liable for damages."

Sources:

Herald-Standard

Got A Tip Or Questions 
About A Story?
Call Us!
The Legal Herald
888-997-3792
About the Author
Darla Medina
About Darla Medina
Editor: Darla is a content writer with a focus on the legal field. She covers cases of sexual abuse, drunk driving, and preventable violent crime for the Legal Herald. Contact Darla: darla@legalherald.com This article was fact checked prior to publishing by this author to ensure compliance with our rigorous editorial standards. We will only use authoritative sources. Our values compel us to provide only trustworthy information. If you find an error, please contact us.
Read some recent posts
Find A Local Lawyer

  • Details
  • Incident
Want To Contribute Breaking News? 
Contact Us Today
Legal Herald Logoinfo@legalherald.com
25 SE 2nd Ave Ste 550 #922
Miami, FL 33131
Call: (888) 997-3792
© 2025 The Legal Herald. All rights reserved.

We would like our readers to know that the information in this story may be sourced from secondary sources and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will correct them if and when they are brought to our attention or we discover them through our editing process. If you have any concerns about this post, please contact us immediately and we will rectify issues. DISCLAIMER: The material contained in this post is for general informational purposes. It is not intended to constitute or express legal or medical advice. Any laws referenced herein are substantially based on general legal principles and may not be applicable to your particular situation. Laws can often be different from one jurisdiction to the next. The Legal Herald is not a law firm. Law firms and lawyers from around the country may apply to become a sponsor or contributor to The Legal Herald.
SitemapMedia RoomDisclaimer / Terms Of Service & Privacy Policy