Posted on September 19, 2024
MEDIA CONTACT: Sophia Rome
EMAIL: sophiar@ci.salinas.ca.us
CONTACT TITLE: Community Relations Mgr / PIO
PHONE: (831) 758-7407
Salinas, CA – On September 15, 2024, at approximately 8:30 PM, AMR ambulance responded to the intersection of Beech St. and Dewey Ave. for a 20-year-old male suffering from abdominal pain. The victim later identified as Juan Carlos Diaz-Cruz (20) was suffering from a serious stab wound to the abdomen and was rushed to Natividad Medical Center. He underwent emergency surgery. However, he died from his injury.
The investigation revealed Diaz-Cruz was in an altercation with another male when he was stabbed. While no arrests have been made at this time, Salinas Police Department Detectives have located a video depicting the suspect in this homicide. Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the adult male in the photograph.
If you know the location of the suspect, do not approach him, and do not attempt make contact with him. Please call the Salinas Police Department.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or with information regarding the identity of the person in the photograph is encouraged to call Detective Robbie Miller at (831) 758-7945. If you wish to remain anonymous, please call the Salinas Police Department Tip Line at (831) 775-4222.
