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Rafael Jose Pineda

Case from Salinas, CA dated Oct 07, 2020

Victim Details

Rafael Jose Pineda

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salinas

CA

2020-10-07

22

Rafael

Jose Pineda

07/10/2026

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Rafael Jose Pineda, a 22-year-old resident of Salinas, California, tragically lost his life on October 7, 2020, in a shooting incident that occurred in the parking lot of the Lucky Grocery Store on South Main Street. The incident unfolded when a group of individuals, including Pineda, gathered in the parking lot with the intention of purchasing beer. However, a confrontation ensued, escalating into a physical altercation involving five to six people. During the brawl, Samuel Mendoza, a 26-year-o ...
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  • The Salinas Californian: UPDATE: A trip to buy beer leads to deadly South Salinas shooting, suspect turns self in
  • Salinas police identify victim of homicide on S. Main Street - KION546
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