Homicide Suspect Arrested in King City on October 21

On March 31, 2021, at approximately 1:06 am police officers from the King City Police Department responded to a report of gun shots fired in the area of 60 Broadway Circle. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male on the ground who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The victim, who was identified as 31-year-old Miguel Angel Aviles of King City, CA, succumbed to injuries consistent with gun violence. The King City PD's investigation revealed that the victim was in the area of Broadway Circle and River Drive when he got into an altercation with a subject. Evidence was collected at the scene as well as from the surrounding areas. On April 16, 2021, members of the King City Police Department with assistance from the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office served a search warrant on the 200 block of Oxford Avenue in King City. While serving the search warrant a 15-year-old resident was arrested and charged with the murder of Miguel Angel Aviles. The juvenile suspect was booked into Monterey County Juvenile Hall. Although an arrest was made the investigation into the homicide investigation was ongoing. On October 21, 2021, in furtherance of this homicide investigation, members of the King City Police Department with assistance from the Salinas Police Department and California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Salinas Valley State Prison served a search warrant on the 200 block of Sussex Way in King City after identifying an additional suspect related to this homicide investigation. While serving the search warrant a 16-year-old resident was arrested and charged with the murder of Miguel Angel Aviles. The juvenile was booked into Monterey County Juvenile Hall. Anyone with further information regarding this case are encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at (831) 385-4848; Sergeant John Dow at (831) 386-5969 or jdow@kingcity.com; or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely anonymous.