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The Salinas Police Department has announced the arrest of a parolee on suspicion of attempted murder and other charges.
Police initially received several calls about shots fired in the area of the 1100 block of Cortez Street just after 2 AM on February 1.
Responding officers were given a description of the suspect vehicle as a black Lexus or similar, with a temporary paper plate.
A vehicle matching said description was spotted in the area of Mae and Del Monte Avenue but, when officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver led them on a high-speed pursuit.
The pursuit came to an end at Williams Road and East Market Street.
The driver, 30-year-old Luis Valdez, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, evading, weapons charges, and parole violation.
During a search of his vehicle, officers found a 9mm handgun and ammunition. Valdez had allegedly fired shots at someone standing outside a residence on Cortez Street. Fortunately, no one was injured.
