Watsonville stabbing victim identified

Watsonville police continue to investigate the murder of a Watsonville man, who was fatally stabbed Saturday night.

Officers discovered Salvador Ochoa, 27, suffering from multiple stab wounds, in the 100 block of Carnation Drive. Ochoa died at the scene.

Police canvassed the area for witnesses and surveillance cameras.

They could not confirm if Ochoa’s murder was gang-related.

It was Watsonville’s first homicide of the year.

Ochoa’s family has set up a GoFundMe page, asking for donations or any information about his murder.

Watsonville Police ask anyone with information about the case to contact Det. Gustavo Zamora at 831-768-3355.