Salinas police officer killed during traffic stop
February 27, 2022
Officer Jorge Alvarado Jr.
By KAREN VELIE
A Salinas police officer was shot and killed during a traffic stop Friday night. This was the first time in nearly 80 years that a Salinas officer lost their life in the line of duty.
Shortly before 11 p.m., Officer Jorge Alvarado Jr. was shot after pulling over a vehicle near the intersection of East Market and Griffin streets. During the traffic stop, neighbors heard a barrage of gun fire.
Officers arrested the suspected shooter and booked him into jail.
Salinas officials are not releasing further information about the shooting at this time.
The 30-year-old officer had been with the Salinas Police Department for five years.
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