Source: Santa Maria Police Department
On Saturday, December 8, 2018 at approximately 0122 hours, Santa Maria Police Officers were dispatched to the area of Thornburg and Enos regarding reports of a shooting that had occurred. Upon arrival, officers located Adrian Alvarez, who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Alvarez was later pronounced deceased at the scene. Today marks the two-year anniversary of this homicide. SMPD Detectives continue to actively seek information regarding this case.
Anyone with further information is asked to contact the Santa Maria Police Department Detective Bureau at 805-928-3781 x2277, Detective Kulp at 805-249-8043, or call the Tip Line at 805-928-3781 x2677.