Man in King City Detained for 5 Counts of Attempted Homicide

The King City Police Department was dispatched to the alleyway behind the 600 Block of Meyer Street in King City for the report of shots fired at 5:57 pm on Monday, April 22. Upon arrival to the area evidence of a shooting was located. A review of video surveillance in the area was conducted, which led to identifying the suspect vehicle, and the victim’s vehicle. The victim’s vehicle was occupied by 5 people who were not injured. The suspect vehicle was identified and located at a residence on the 700 Block of Talbot Street in King City.

The King City Police Department Investigations Unit authored and obtained a search warrant for the residence on Talbot Street. With the assistance of Salinas PDs Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, the Greenfield Police Department and Salinas Valley State Prison’s Investigative Services Unit, a search warrant was served on the residence. One suspect was located identified as 18-year-old Andrew Mares of King City who was arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail on 5 counts of attempted murder.

The King City Police Department would like to thank the community for their continued support as well as Salinas Police Department, Greenfield Police Department and Salinas Valley State Prison Investigative Services.

Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police Department at (831) 385-4848; Captain Robert Masterson at (831) 385-4848 or rmasterson@kingcity.com or the WeTip line at 1-800-78-CRIME. Your call may remain completely anonymous.

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