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Attempted Homicide Investigation in Soledad

 

More details have been released about a shooting that injured an off-duty security guard that occurred on Wednesday morning, June 29, 2022 in Soledad. The incident happened at 11:00 am as Soledad Police Officers were dispatched to a reported victim of a shooting on the 900 block of Alhambra Street. As officers arrived, they located a male in his 20s, suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was conscious and was able to tell officers he was the victim of a robbery. The victim said he attempted to resist the robbery and was then shot. He was transported to the Natividad Medical Center, where he underwent surgery and is in stable condition.

During the initial call, officers from the Greenfield Police Department, King City Police Department, Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, and Monterey County Probation Department responded to assist. 

Soledad Detectives, Greenfield Detectives, and members of the South Monterey County Task Force arrived to take over the investigation. During the initial investigation, they determined as many as three suspects were involved in the robbery. One of the suspects was positively identified by investigators as Amir Carter.

Later in the day, with the assistance of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Tactical Team, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, the South Monterey County Task Force, and Homeland Security Investigations, Soledad and Greenfield officers executed 4 residential search warrants for additional evidence in the attempted homicide.

Monterey County Superior Court issued a $1 million dollar warrant for the arrest of Amir Carter who is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him or know of Carter's whereabouts, call 911. 

Anyone with additional information can call Detective Santiago (831) 223-5139, Detective Solis (831) 223-2176, Detective Lerma (831) 674-5111, or remain anonymous by calling WeTip at (800) 782-7463.  

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