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PRESS RELEASE
Release Date: February 24, 2024
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MEDIA CONTACT: Sophia Rome
EMAIL: sophiar@ci.salinas.ca.us
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CONTACT TITLE: Community Relations Mgr / PIO
PHONE: (831) 758-7407
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Arrest Made in December 2023 Murder Case
Salinas, CA – On Saturday, December 30, 2023, Salinas Police Officers received a ShotSpotter notification for multiple rounds in the area of Garner Ave. and Atlantic St. The ShotSpotter alert was followed by several 9-1-1 calls reporting a victim of a shooting. Patrol officers arrived and located Jesus Garcia suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Life-saving measures were attempted. However, he tragically succumbed from his wounds. Garcia was not involved in gangs, had no criminal history and appears to have been targeted for no reason.
After several months of tracking down leads, Salinas Police investigators were able to identify Jesus Saldana (20-years-old) as one of the suspects responsible for this senseless killing. Saldana is a known gang member. On February 24, 2024, members of the Salinas Police SWAT team, Violence Suppression Task Force and Detectives served a search warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Acosta Plaza. Jesus Saldana was taken into custody and arrested for murder.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call Detective Miller at 831-758-7954. If you wish to remain anonymous you may also call the Salinas Police Department anonymous tip line at 831-775-4222.
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