Attempted Murder
Release Date/Time: 10/26/2020 11:45 PM Officers responded to a call of two men seen hitting another man with a crowbar at Cesar Chavez Park on N. Madeira Street. Officers located the 52-year-old victim laying on the ground unresponsive. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. Evidence led to a nearby apartment on the 100 block of N. Madeira Avenue where officers saw a possible suspect. The apartment was surrounded and a 4-hour standoff ensued. The SWAT Team responded, made entry, and located two suspects: Rafael Gonzalez (23) located in the garage, and Ivan Casias Munoz (30) located hiding in the attic. Both were arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail for attempted murder. Anyone with information please call Det. Justin Heckman at (831)758-7323or email at justinh@ci.salinas.ca.us Or 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. Release Authorized by: Cmdr. John C. Murray |