Raymond Xavier Matias was 17 and from Salinas, California when he was shot and killed at a house party on October 9, 2022. Known as Mundo, he is described as kind, respectful, engaged in Native American traditions, and a fan of science and the Raiders. He died at the scene after being shot multiple times during a fight that broke out at the gathering.

The Salinas Police Department investigated and arrested two people in connection with the killing: a 16-year-old resident of Salinas and 19-year-old Mario Arriaga of Chualar. The arrests were credited to surveillance footage, community tips, and police work. The juvenile was held at Monterey County Juvenile Hall and Arriaga at the Monterey County Jail. Raymond’s family has been publicly grieving, and his mother asked the community to wear purple on what would have been his 18th birthday.

Does anyone who knew Raymond or who has information about that night at the party have anything to share with investigators?