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Salinas police investigate homicide on Archer Street

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Salinas Police

UPDATE: 8/28/20 3:20 p.m.

Police discovered a 30-yea-old man who had been shot several times upon arriving at the scene at 7:30 a.m.

That man was identified as Alejandro Ruacho. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers believe that Ruacho may have been shot several hours before they arrived on scene. They suspect that the shooting took place around 3:30 a.m.

SALINAS, Calif. (KION) Salinas police are investigating a homicide that happened in the 300 block of Archer Street Thursday night.

Investigators did not share any other details, but are asking for the public's help.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Justin Heckman at 831-758-7323 or justinh@ci.salinas.ca.us. You could also call the tip line at 831-775-4222 to remain anonymous.

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