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Carlos Mejia

Case from Salinas, CA dated May 20, 2014

Victim Details

Carlos Mejia

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Salinas

CA

2014-05-20

44

Carlos

Mejia

07/11/2026

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Carlos Mejia, a 44-year-old resident of Salinas, California, tragically lost his life on May 20, 2014. Mejia's death was the result of a police-involved shooting, which occurred during a confrontation with Salinas police officers. On the day of the incident, officers responded to a 911 call from a woman who reported that Mejia had attempted to break into her home and had threatened her dog. Upon arrival, the officers found Mejia on the sidewalk, appearing intoxicated and holding gardening shears ...
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