On Friday, two victims of a murder-suicide attempt in Santa Ana were identified, providing more information about the circumstances surrounding the violent incident. The victims were identified as 25-year-old Jordan Block and 64-year-old Brian Martin, who were found in a unit of a business complex in Santa Ana.
According to authorities, investigators believe that Block’s boyfriend shot and killed her and her uncle. Block had been visiting Martin when her boyfriend arrived as well. When the niece called 911, she alerted authorities that her boyfriend had stabbed her and her uncle. Despite officers arriving promptly, they found the two victims already deceased.
One of the women who rented a unit inside the business complex described Martin as cordial to all the tenants. He used to teach women’s self-defense classes and was very conscientious about it. Martin had a large collection of ancient swords, one of which was found bloodied outside the garage.
In addition to the victims, Block’s boyfriend was found with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was in critical condition as of Friday afternoon. The motive for the incident was still under investigation, leaving authorities to piece together the events that led to this tragic outcome.
