Driver Shot in Face as He Enters Vehicle
A man who had just gotten into his car in his apartment garage was shot in the face Saturday morning, apparently by a robber who then fled.
Police identified the victim as Miguel Ontivarez Guzman, 25, of 992 N. Highland St., Apt. 2. He was listed in critical condition at Western Medical Center-Santa Ana.
Police said they suspect that it was a robbery attempt. As soon as Guzman got into his driver’s seat about 7:10 a.m., he heard a voice behind him, turned toward the back seat and was shot in the face, officers said.
Guzman staggered back to his apartment, where friends called police.
Officers said they could not yet tell whether the gunman stole anything.
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