Post by dyecain101 on Oct 14, 2024 19:41:04 GMT -5
Source: www.ksbw.com/article/salinas-police-suspect-california-deadly-stabbing-believed-to-be-armed/62602412
SALINAS, Calif. —
Salinas police have identified the man believed to have stabbed and killed a 20-year-old man in September 2024.
Rafael Jimenez Jimenez, 43, is suspected of stabbing and killing Juan Carlos Diaz-Cruz near the intersection of Beech Street and Dewey Avenue on Sept. 15. There is an outstanding warrant for his arrest for homicide.
Police believe the two were in an altercation before Diaz-Cruz was stabbed in the abdomen. He underwent emergency surgery but died at 10:45 p.m.
Police say the suspect is homeless and is reported to frequent encampments throughout Salinas.
"Detectives have developed information that the suspect is armed with a handgun. Jimenez is also reported to suffer from alcoholism and to use methamphetamines," said police in a media release.
The knife used in the stabbing has not been found.
Police ask that if you see him, you do not approach him due to his history of unpredictable and volatile behavior.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Robbie Miller at 831-758-7945
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SALINAS, Calif. —
Salinas police have identified the man believed to have stabbed and killed a 20-year-old man in September 2024.
Rafael Jimenez Jimenez, 43, is suspected of stabbing and killing Juan Carlos Diaz-Cruz near the intersection of Beech Street and Dewey Avenue on Sept. 15. There is an outstanding warrant for his arrest for homicide.
Police believe the two were in an altercation before Diaz-Cruz was stabbed in the abdomen. He underwent emergency surgery but died at 10:45 p.m.
Police say the suspect is homeless and is reported to frequent encampments throughout Salinas.
"Detectives have developed information that the suspect is armed with a handgun. Jimenez is also reported to suffer from alcoholism and to use methamphetamines," said police in a media release.
The knife used in the stabbing has not been found.
Police ask that if you see him, you do not approach him due to his history of unpredictable and volatile behavior.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Robbie Miller at 831-758-7945
Admin Note: If you have any (news-related) updates on this case, please contact us here: amwfans.com/thread/1662/website-contact-form
