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Michael Herrera

Case from Salinas, CA dated Aug 30, 2016

Victim Details

Michael Herrera

Male

Salinas

CA

2016-08-30

20

Michael

Herrera

07/09/2026

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Michael Herrera, a 20-year-old resident of Salinas, California, tragically lost his life on August 30, 2016. Born on June 14, 1996, Michael was found with multiple gunshot wounds in a parking lot located at 1 Bridge Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Salinas. The incident occurred around 1 a.m., and despite the prompt arrival of the police, Michael was pronounced dead at the scene. The initial investigation revealed that the shooting might have taken place approximately 15 minutes before th ...
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  • Michael Herrera Obituary - Salinas, California - Tributes.com
  • The Salinas Californian: Man killed in Chinatown parking lot last week ID’d
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    I've been following the Michael Herrera case for a while now, and it's so difficult to see a young l... ...Read More
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    Hey everyone, I’ve been thinking a lot about the lack of reports of gunshots when Michael Herrera ... ...Read More
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