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Martin Rocha

Case from Salinas, CA dated Sep 10, 2017

Victim Details

Martin Rocha

Male

Salinas

CA

2017-09-10

49

Martin

Rocha

07/07/2026

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Martin Rocha, aged 49, was tragically killed on September 10, 2017, in Salinas, California. Rocha was working on a vehicle in the driveway of a home on East Bolivar Street when two males approached and opened fire, shooting both Rocha and another man who was with him. Rocha succumbed to his injuries, while the other victim survived. This incident was one of the 28 homicides that occurred in Salinas in 2017.

The investigation into Rocha's death remained unresolved for nearly two years unti ...
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  • KSBW: Salinas police arrest 28-year-old for 2017 murder, say he also committed Saturday's shooting
  • Salinas Californian: Salinas police: Saturday shooting led to cold case murder arrest
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