DATE/TIME: 04/26/2023 11:28

LOCATION: 900 block of Acosta Plaza
INCIDENT: Shooting Victim/ Attempted Murder
REPORT #: 23-040792

Police received a ShotSpotter activation and 911 calls reporting multiple gunshots in the area of the 900 block of Acosta Plaza. A 34-year-old male victim attempted to flag down motorists at the gas station on E. Laurel and N. Sanborn Road. The victim had a single gunshot in the upper body and was transported to a local hospital. Officers searched the area, and several bullet casings were found in front of 915 Acosta Plaza. Several witnesses reported a gray Honda chasing the victim just before the shots were fired. The only descriptions provided of the suspects were 3 Hispanic males, one with long hair, and no clothing description. The victim is in stable condition with non-life-threatening wounds.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is encouraged to call the Salinas Police Department at (831) 758-7321. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call the Salinas Police Department Tip Line at (831) 775-4222.

Salinas Police Detectives are still asking for the public’s help with any information regarding the disappearance of Arelie Garcia (25) who was reported missing on September 22, 2022.

On Monday, 12/19/22 at approximately 7:15 pm, Salinas Police Officers responded to a report of a victim of a shooting in the 1900 block of Bradbury St. On arrival they located David Alcantar-Rodriguez (18) suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers attempted life saving measures and the victim was transported to a local hospital, however, the victim succumbed to his injuries. A white sedan was seen leaving the area after the shooting.

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On Friday, 8/13/21 at approximately 8:25 pm Salinas Police Officers responded to a report of a victim of a shooting in the 1900 block of Harvard Ct. On arrival they located an adult male victim 36 years of age suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers attempted life saving measures and began CPR however the victim succumbed to his injuries. An adult male wearing a dark colored hooded sweatshirt was seen running from the area immediately after the shots were fired.

Salinas, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni today announced
pertinent facts concerning the individual shot by police during an officer involved shooting (OIS),
which occurred on Friday, July 16, 2021, at approximately 8:37 p.m., on Smith Street in Salinas.
The individual, later identified as 19-year-old Gerardo Martinez, died shortly thereafter. Salinas
Police Officer Mario Reyes discharged the fatal round.

On 7/19/2021, officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 500 block of Fremont St at approximately 4:33 AM. Officers found a 25-year-old male victim who had been shot. Officers and paramedics attempted life saving measures but were unsuccessful. The victim was pronounced deceased. Detectives are on scene conducting the investigation, no further information is available at this time.

If anyone has any information related to this incident, you are asked to contact Salinas PD at 831 758-7321 or if you wish to remain anonymous you can call out Tip Line at 831 775-4222

At approximately 8:00 PM on Friday, July 16th Salinas Police Officers were dispatched to Smith St. on a report of a man with a gun. This investigation resulted in an officer involved shooting. The Monterey County District Attorney’s Office is investigating the incident as per the protocol of the Salinas Police Department.

On Saturday, 7/3/21 at approximately 10:22 p.m., Salinas Police responded to the 0-100 block of Baja Circle on a report of a victim of a shooting at a large house party. On arrival, they located a juvenile male, 17 years of age, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable condition.

On Saturday, 6/26/21 at approximately 9:40 pm Salinas Police responded to the 1500 block of Tuscany Way on a report of a victim of a shooting. On arrival they located an adult male 23 years of age suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital however he died as a result of his injuries. The identity of the victim is being withheld at this time.