Release Date/Time: 3/25/2017 12:27 PM
Incident: Homicide Victim Identification
Report #: 17-031101
Date: Saturday, 3/25/2017
Time: 11:26 AM
Location: Massa St. and N. Main St.
The victim killed in the Thursday night, March 23rd shooting at Massa St and N. Main St. has been identified as 43-year-old Jess Carl Gonzales of Salinas. Gonzales was shot as he walked from the Shop N Save store located at 2143 N. Main St. For unknown reasons, a gunman approached Gonzales and shot him several times. It is unknown if there was some type of confrontation prior to the shooting. Stray bullets also struck the store but no other persons were injured. The suspect was described as a male, dressed in dark clothing. He was last seen running northbound on N. Main St.
The motive for the shooting is unknown but it is being investigated as gang related. This is the 12th homicide of the year in the City of Salinas.
The Investigations Bureau is asking anyone who may have seen the shooting or has any knowledge of the shooting to call Detective Dave Poulin at (831) 758-7270 or Detective Arlene Currier at (831) 758-7125. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call the Salinas Police Department Anonymous Tip Line at 831-775-4222, or the We-Tip Line at 1-800-78-CRIME.
Release Authorized by: Christopher Lane, Investigations Sergeant
Telephone: (831) 758-7496