Angry Mob Protests Alleged 'Serial Cat Killer,' Targets Wrong Home in Santa Ana

Violent Vigil in Santa Ana

• 🚨 A vigil in Santa Ana demanding justice for allegedly killed pets turned violent as protesters took matters into their own hands.
• 💔 Emotions ran high as the community mourned pets they believe were killed by a man police are calling a serial cat killer.

Protesters Target Wrong Residence

• 🎯 Activists mistakenly targeted a home they believed belonged to a relative of the accused, Alejandro Oliveros.
• 💥 The group damaged property, including breaking a window and pepper-spraying residents who were trying to secure their gate.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The resident, who wished to remain anonymous, stated he has no relation to Oliveros and that his family, including seven children and two babies, were terrified.

Police Disperse Crowd and Address Case

• 🚓 Santa Ana police had to intervene and disperse the crowd due to the escalating violence.
• ⚖️ Police confirmed that Oliveros, accused of luring and killing cats, is out on bail but is not in the neighborhood.
• 🗣️ Authorities urge the public to let the criminal justice system handle the case and not resort to vigilantism.

Community Safety Concerns

• 😨 Some neighbors expressed fear, with one resident worried about being mistaken for Oliveros due to driving a similar pickup truck.
• 📢 The Santa Ana Police Department issued a statement condemning acts of violence and vandalism, vowing to hold those engaged in criminal behavior accountable.
• 📞 Police are asking any potential victims or witnesses to come forward, especially regarding pets that may have been victims of Oliveros.