Hector Oswaldo Sandoval murdered or death by force in Salinas, California.

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Hector Oswaldo Sandoval, a 29-year-old resident of Salinas, California, tragically lost his life on December 11, 2017. Sandoval was found shot and killed in the 700 block of Holly Street. The investigation revealed that he had been gunned down with a shotgun during a meeting with two acquaintances, Gerardo Abel Cerna, 29, and Miguel Angel Cerna, 22. The exact reasons for their meeting remain unclear, and police have not disclosed whether gang affiliations were involved.

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The Salinas Californian: Salinas police ID man found slain on Holly Street

2 Salinas homicide victims identified - KSBW

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Victim Details

name

Hector Oswaldo Sandoval

gender

Male

race

Hispanic / Latino

city

Salinas

state

Date of Death

2017-12-11

Age at Death

First Name

Hector

Last Name

Oswaldo Sandoval

Last Updated

11/26/2025

Hector Oswaldo Sandoval
Death by Force

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Hector Oswaldo Sandoval
Death by Force