Daniel Morquecho, general manager of Perla Mexican Cuisine, noted the restaurant has faced significant declines in business due to nearby protests and the presence of the California National Guard.
A 14-year-old who was trying to help friends was fatally stabbed during a gang-related fight near Santa Ana High School, leading to murder charges against two suspects.
Senior Assistant District Attorney Susan Price described the gruesome killing, stating that Gutierrez stabbed her husband repeatedly with two knives, emphasizing the shock for their children.