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Giovanni Vargas

Case from Salinas, CA dated Nov 02, 2016

Victim Details

Giovanni Vargas

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salinas

CA

2016-11-02

24

Giovanni

Vargas

06/23/2026

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Giovanni Vargas, a 24-year-old resident of Salinas, California, tragically lost his life on November 2, 2016. The incident occurred at the Boronda Manor Apartments on Santa Rita Street, where Vargas was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. According to reports, he was working on his car when he was shot. Despite the efforts of first responders, Vargas was pronounced dead at the scene. The Salinas Police Department immediately launched an investigation into what became the city's 33rd ho ...
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  • The Salinas Californian: Man killed in North Salinas ID'd
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