Release Date/Time: 3/28/2017 2:38 PM
Incident: Homicide Victim Identification
Report #: 17-031181
Date: Tuesday, 3/28/2017
Time: 1:36 PM
Location: 200 Blk of Dennis Ave.
The victim killed in the Saturday night, March 25th, shooting on Dennis Ave. has been identified as 31-year-old Fidencio Torres-Vega of Salinas. Torres-Vega was shot as he visited with his cousin in the driveway of a residence on Dennis Ave. At least two gunmen approached Torres-Vega and his cousin and shot them several times. It is unknown if there was some type of confrontation prior to the shooting. The suspects were described as males, dressed in dark clothing. They were last seen running southbound on Dennis Ave. at Miami St.
The motive for the shooting is unknown but it is being investigated as gang related. This was the 13th 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 Rudy Roman at (831) 758-7913 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