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Mario Puga

Case from Salinas, CA dated May 08, 2016

Victim Details

Mario Puga

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salinas

CA

2016-05-08

21

Mario

Puga

06/23/2026

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Mario Puga, a 21-year-old resident of Salinas, California, tragically lost his life on May 8, 2016. On that fateful evening, Mario was working on a vehicle in the 300 block of Block Avenue when he was approached by an unknown assailant. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male wearing a light-colored sweatshirt with the hood pulled up, fired multiple shots at Mario, striking him several times in the torso. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Mario succumbed to his injuries shortly after t ...
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  • The Salinas Californian: Second victim in Sunday night shooting identified
  • Man killed in Salinas shooting - KSBW
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