Attempted Homicide Update

Release Date/Time: 2/23/2021 9:35 AM
Incident:Attempted Homicide Update
Date: Tuesday, 2/23/2021
Time: 9:35 AM
Location: 2005 N. Main St.

The female victim, who was seated in the vehicle, has been treated and released. The male victim is still hospitalized and remains in critical condition. Fortunately, a 9 year old passenger in the back seat, was not injured.

The male suspect is described as having a medium build wearing dark clothing with black and white tennis shoes. He was last seen running eastbound on Castro St.

This investigation is ongoing, anyone with information is asked to call Detective Garcia at (831)758-7132 or email him at [email protected]. If you would like to remain anonymous call the Salinas Police Department Anonymous Tip Line at (831)775-4222.


Original Press Release:

Attempted Homicide

Release Date/Time: 2/20/2021 8:53 AM
Incident: Attempted Homicide
Date: Friday, 2/19/2021
Time: 9:46 PM
Location: 2005 N. Main St.

On Friday, 2/19/21 at 9:46 pm officers responded to the parking lot of Denny’s at 2005 N. Main St. on a report of gunshots heard in the area. On arrival they contacted an adult male and an adult female, both 44 years of age suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Both victims were transported to a local hospital, with the male in critical condition and the female in stable condition.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Garcia at (831)758-7132 or email him at [email protected]. If you would like to remain anonymous call the Salinas Police Department Anonymous Tip Line at (831)775-4222.

Release Authorized by:Miguel Cabrera
Telephone:758-7289