SOLEDAD — Soledad Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred on Thursday night.
At around 9:25 p.m. on April 24, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 1700 block of Vosti Avenue. Upon their arrival, they discovered a male victim, identified as 42-year-old Francisco Ochoa, lying in the roadway with multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite lifesaving efforts from both the police officers and emergency medical personnel, Ochoa was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Soledad Police Department’s Victim Advocate is working closely with the victim’s family to provide ongoing support, services and resources during this difficult time,” stated police in a news release Friday.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Soledad Police Department is asking for the community’s help in providing any information regarding this homicide.
Contact Detective Vargas at 831-223-5125, or those wishing to provide information anonymously can call the WeTip hotline at 1-800-782-7463.
