Police: First homicide in King City this year

The Monterey County Sheriff’s office is investigating a homicide that happened just after 11p.m. Saturday in King City.

Antonio Mendez, 20, was found lying next to a vehicle that was at a trailer park on 101 River Drive in King City, deputies said. He was pronounced dead on scene.

Investigators said Mendez was shot multiple times.

Investigators are asking anyone with information to contact Sgt. Terry Kaiser or Investigator Shaheen Jorgensen at the Monterey County Sheriff’s Department at 831-755-3772 or through the Tip Line at 1-888-833-4847