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Christian Rosales

Case from Salinas, CA dated Jan 01, 2017

Victim Details

Christian Rosales

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salinas

CA

2017-01-01

21

Christian

Rosales

07/11/2026

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Christian Rosales, a 21-year-old from Gonzales, California, tragically lost his life on January 1, 2017. He was shot to death outside a New Year's Eve party in Salinas, California, just after midnight. The incident occurred on the 13000 block of Arthur Street. According to reports, Rosales was attempting to protect his friends from a gunman when he was fatally shot. The gunman had approached Rosales and his friends, demanding money. When they were unable to provide it, the gunman threatened them ...
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  • KSBW: Salinas records first homicide of 2017
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    Has anyone else thought about the timing of this tragedy? It’s chilling to think that Christian Ro... ...Read More
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    I've been following Christian Rosales' case, and my heart truly goes out to his loved ones. I want t... ...Read More
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    I just read about Christian Rosales, and I can’t stop thinking about how brave he was. It’s deva... ...Read More
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