Rosendo Raul Lopez Arteaga, 26, was fatally shot multiple times while sitting in his car in the parking lot of his apartment complex at 2290 North Main Street in Salinas on September 21, 2016. The shooting occurred about 5:50 p.m.; Lopez Arteaga was pronounced dead at the scene. It was recorded as Salinas’s 32nd homicide that year.

Salinas police described the killing as believed to be gang-related. Witnesses reported seeing a man running through the complex shortly after the shots, but no arrests were announced immediately and no suspects had been identified. A candlelight vigil was held to honor Lopez Arteaga and other victims, and the department asked the public for tips, including anonymous submissions.

The investigation remained open as detectives continued to review evidence and follow leads. If anyone knew Rosendo Lopez Arteaga or saw activity near 2290 North Main Street around 5:50 p.m. on September 21, 2016, please share what was seen with investigators.