Neighbors reported hearing a gunshot around 7:15 a.m. near a home on the 2100 block of Orange Avenue Friday.
When police arrived, they found a victim with non-life threatening injuries from being shot with a rifle. He was transported to a local hospital where he was listed in stable condition, according to police.
The suspect, 45-year-old Jose Luis Trujillo, was not at the scene, and police said he remains at large.
Police said Trujillo fled in a black 2006 Toyota Scion with California license tag #7AIY437. Trujillo should be considered armed and dangerous, police said.
Neighbors said they believe the confrontation started over placement of trash cans.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of this suspect/vehicle is asked to contact Homicide Detective Capacete at 714-245-8506 or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS.