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Monterey County Sheriff's Office Investigating February 18 Shooting Homicide in Gonzales

 

On Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 9:08 am deputies from the Monterey County Sheriff's Office were dispatched to a physical altercation in progress on the 28000 block of Alta Street, Gonzales, CA. Upon arrival, deputies located two brothers, later identified as 65-year-old Brian Luis Violini and 68-year-old Kirk John Violini, with apparent life-threatening gunshot wounds. Despite deputies’ efforts, Brian and Kurt Violini succumbed to their injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division responded and began the forensic collection of evidence and analysis of the scene. At this time, this investigation is ongoing. The Sheriff’s Office does not believe there are any outstanding suspects related to this investigation nor does any further threat to the public exists. Any member of the community with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Rafael Garcia 831-755-3914 or Detective Sergeant Nicholas Kennedy 831-755-3786 of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division.


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