Fatality Announced in King Fire that Broke Out in the Salinas Riverbed Outside of King City on May 25; Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is Seeking Help from the Public

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed that 1 person has been found dead in the area burned by the King Fire. There are no additional details available at this time. The remains have been turned over to the Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division and the investigation is ongoing. Investigators are seeking help from the public and are asking anyone who may have been in or around the fire area late Wednesday afternoon, May 25 to contact the one of two tips lines to share any information about what they may have seen prior to the fire starting. The fire area is in the riverbed behind McDonalds and KFC on Broadway Circle in King City. Information to help the investigators should be directed to:

Detective Sergeant Bryan Hoskins at 831-755-3773

Detective Arras Willson at 831-759-7203

The King Fire as of Thursday night, May 26 has burned 90 acres and is 90% contained. More information will be provided once it becomes available.

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Suspect Vehicle in King City Quadruple Homicide on March 3 Has Been Located

The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, on behalf of the King City Police Department is informing the community that the suspect vehicle involved in a quadruple homicide that occurred Sunday, March 3 on the 200 block of North Second Street in King City, has been located and recovered. The vehicle was located in an unincorporated area of South Monterey County. The King City Police Department is receiving assistance from multiple local and federal law enforcement partners in this investigation. Based on the nature of this investigation, no further details regarding the recovery of this vehicle are being released at this time. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office and the King City PD are asking the community for their assistance in reporting any information they may know regarding this incident which tragically left 4 people dead and 7 people injured, two with critical injuries. Information can be provided by contacting the following: King City Detective Sergeant Josh Partida 831-3

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1 vehicle overturned off of County Road 18 and Frudden Road outside of King City at 2:34 pm on Friday afternoon, October 20. 1 occupant received injuries as a result of the crash and ended up being transported to Natividad Medical Center in Salinas to be treated. The cause of the wreck is unknown.

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