Salinas Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, February 25, 2022
Add to My HeroesJorge David Alvarado, Jr.
Police Officer Jorge Alvarado was shot and killed during a traffic stop near the intersection of Griffin Street and East Market Street.
The driver of the vehicle he had stopped immediately got out of his vehicle and opened fire on Officer Alvarado before he exited his cruiser. Officer Alvarado returned fire from inside his car, wounding the suspect before he was mortally wounded.
The man was taken into custody a short time later. He was subsequently charged with murder with special circumstances and shooting at an occupied vehicle.
Officer Alvarado was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Salinas Police Department for two years. He had previously served with the Colma Police Department for four years. He is survived by his mother and fiancée.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Charged with murder
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View all 129 ReflectionsThank you for your service and sacrifice. Rest In Peace Officer Alvarado, Jr. Our deepest heartfelt condolences to all of your family, friends, and brothers and sisters at Salinas Police Department.
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