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Jorge David Alvarado Jr

Case from Salinas, CA dated Feb 25, 2022

Victim Details

Jorge David Alvarado Jr

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salinas

CA

2022-02-25

30

Jorge

David Alvarado Jr

07/18/2026

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Jorge David Alvarado Jr., a 30-year-old police officer from Salinas, California, tragically lost his life on February 25, 2022. Alvarado was conducting a routine traffic stop near the intersection of Griffin Street and East Market Street when the driver of the vehicle, Gustavo Morales, immediately exited his car and opened fire on Alvarado before he could even exit his cruiser. Alvarado, a dedicated officer and U.S. Army veteran, fought valiantly until his final breath, managing to fire two shot ...
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  • https://www.thecalifornian.com/story/news/crime/2022/03/01/salinas-police-officer-homicide-suspect-id-gustavo-morales-officers-killing-detained-hospital/6978760001/
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