Ernesto Ruiz Martinez was 35 when he was fatally shot in Salinas, California. On October 19, 2015, about 3:00 PM in the 1400 block of Garner Avenue, Martinez was riding a bicycle when he was chased by two Hispanic males driving a dark-colored two-door vehicle. At least one of the occupants fired multiple shots; Martinez was found on the street with multiple gunshot wounds and died at the hospital the next day, October 20, 2015.

The Salinas Police Department opened a homicide investigation and urged witnesses to come forward, noting the shooting happened in a busy area where there were likely many potential observers.

If anyone saw the chase or the vehicle that day, or has information that could help identify the shooters, please contact the Salinas Police Department.