The tragic deaths of two individuals in a murder-suicide attempt in Santa Ana have been identified as 25-year-old Jordan Block and 64-year-old Brian Martin. According to authorities, the attack took place in a unit of a business complex in the city.
The possible circumstances surrounding the attack were revealed after the fact, with police discovering the victims already deceased when they arrived on the scene. It is believed that Block, who called 911, was visiting her uncle Martin on Thursday when her boyfriend arrived. In a sudden turn of events, he ended up stabbing both Block and Martin, resulting in their untimely deaths.
People who knew Martin spoke highly of him, describing him as friendly and even teaching women’s self-defense classes. His collection of ancient swords was well-known, with one found bloodied outside the garage in the aftermath of the incident. The suspect, Jordan’s boyfriend, was found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound and was in critical condition as of Friday afternoon. The motive for the attack remains under investigation at this time.