Alejandro Ruacho Jr., 30, was fatally shot in Salinas, California, in the early morning hours of August 28, 2020. The shooting occurred in the 300 block of Archer Street near Central Park; police were called about 7:30 a.m. and found Alejandro with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators estimate the shooting happened around 3:30 a.m.

Alejandro, known as Alex, is remembered by family as funny, honest and charismatic. Despite a disabling head injury at age 15, he enjoyed riding his bike, gardening, video games and drawing, and was described as a caring brother, son and uncle. The Salinas Police Department opened a homicide investigation but, as of the most recent updates, no arrests or suspects have been identified and detectives are asking the public for information.

If anyone saw activity in the Archer Street or Central Park area that morning or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Salinas Police Department’s tip line or Detective Justin Heckman.