Jonathan Maciel, 19, of Salinas, California, was fatally shot during an attempted robbery in the 200 block of Chaparral Street on October 5, 2021, around 1:45 AM. Officers responded after a ShotSpotter activation and found Maciel with a gunshot wound; he later died. He was born January 30, 2002, in Phoenix and graduated from San Benito High School in Hollister in 2020. Friends and co-workers remembered him for a warm personality and a strong work ethic at McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Applebee’s.

A 16-year-old suspect was identified and arrested two blocks from the scene at North Main and Chaparral. During the arrest the suspect was shot by Officer Robert Zuniga; the suspect’s injuries were not life-threatening and he was taken into custody. Prosecutors charged the juvenile with murder and robbery and announced plans to petition to try him as an adult; the defense is expected to argue to keep the case in juvenile court.

Anyone with information about that night or Jonathan’s movements in Salinas is asked to come forward.