Salinas Police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Great Island Street. Detectives are on scene. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Salinas Police Department at (831) 758-7321. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call the Salinas Police Department tip line at (831) 775-4222.

On January 12, 2017, at approximately 9:00 pm, Salinas Police Officers were in the area of Garner Avenue and North Sanborn Road when they heard several gunshots. Shortly thereafter, we received a ShotSpotter activation from the 500 block of Sunrise Street. Officers arrived in less than one minute and encountered 4 victims with gunshot wounds. Two of the victims had non-life-threatening wounds, but 27-year-old Jose Luis Flores-Vargas and 25-year-old Alejandro Ramirez were pronounced dead at the scene. None of the victims were gang affiliated.

Whether it’s the commercials, halftime show or the game itself, the Salinas Police Department is reminding everyone that we are all on the same team when it comes to being safe on Super Bowl Sunday.