District Attorney Files Murder Charge Against Juvenile in Santa Maria Fourth of July Homicide

In the Matters of I.H. – Santa Barbara County Juvenile Court Case Numbers: 24JV00275-C

Santa Barbara County District Attorney John Savrnoch announced that a Petition has been filed against one juvenile, in connection with the July 4, 2025, murder of a 24-year-old victim in the City of Santa Maria.

The juvenile, I.H., is charged with one felony count of First Degree Murder under Penal Code Section 187(a) and is additionally charged with special allegations under Penal Code Section 186.22(b)(1)(C) for a murder committed to promote the activities of a criminal street gang, and for the use of a firearm under Penal Code Sections 12022.53 (d) & 12022.5(a)…

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