On September 27, 2021, 18-year-old Salinas resident Kazia Blunt was shot and killed near the intersection of West Lake Street and Martella Street. Police arrived about 12:45 p.m. and found Blunt with multiple gunshot wounds; he was pronounced dead at the scene after first responders attempted life-saving measures.

Investigators say Blunt was confronted by a group of men, at least two of whom produced handguns and fired multiple rounds. A large search followed, using a California Highway Patrol helicopter, K-9 units, drones and heavily armed officers. Roberto Rodriguez Jr., 29, was arrested after a brief foot pursuit and standoff in Salinas Chinatown; a second suspect, Victor Barron Aguillon, 41, was arrested on October 13, 2021. Both were charged with homicide, and police indicated they were seeking additional suspects.

Does anyone who knew Kazia or who was in that area that afternoon have information that could help the investigation?