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Ryan Christopher Contreras

Case from Salinas, CA dated Jan 16, 2016

Victim Details

Ryan Christopher Contreras

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salinas

CA

2016-01-16

23

Ryan

Christopher Contreras

06/27/2026

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Ryan Christopher Contreras, a 23-year-old resident of Salinas, California, tragically lost his life on January 16, 2016. On that fateful evening, around 9:12 p.m., Salinas police responded to a call regarding a shooting incident on the 1000 block of Atlantic Street. Upon arrival, officers found Contreras suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was immediately transported to Natividad Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries approximately an hour later. The circumstances surrounding ...
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  • Obituary for Ryan Chris Contreras at Alta Vista Mortuary
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    Ryan’s story is such a devastating reminder of how fragile life can be. I was reading up on his ca... ...Read More
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