Two killed in shooting in Salinas identified
UPDATE 2/7/22 9:19 a.m.: Salinas Police have identified two people that were gunned down in their vehicle Saturday on the 300 block of Town St. across from Closter Park.
Jesus Aria Villa, 22, and Karina Chavez Vargas, 23, were sitting in their parked vehicle when two subjects approached the car on foot and fired multiple shots at the victims.
The suspects fled eastbound on Grandhavem St. in a light-colored sedan.
Friends of the victims say that Vargas and Villa were a couple.
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SALINAS, Calif. (KION) -- Salinas Police are investigating a shooting that left two people dead Saturday night in Salinas.
Police say they responded to a ShotSpotter report of shots fired near the intersection of Town St. and Grandhaven St. around 8:20 p.m. Officers found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.
Despite lifesaving efforts, both victims died from their injuries. Police say their identities are being withheld until the family is notified.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective John Richardson at 831-758-7478. You can also remain anonymous by calling the Salinas Police Department anonymous tip line at 831-775-4222.
