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.