Salida Man Killed, Investigated as Homicide

SALIDA – Authorities with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Office investigated a homicide after a man was found assaulted Monday night.

At about 10:00pm authorities responded to a parking lot near the 4300 block of Salida Boulevard for a report of an assault with a deadly weapon. Arriving deputies found the victim in a car, identified as 30 year old Jamal Nejat. Officials said he was able to make the initial 911 call for help.

Nejat was found suffering from life threatening injuries. He was rushed to Doctor’s Medical Center however he did not survive. The nature of the assault and his injuries were not disclosed by authorities.

A large portion of the parking lot behind Denny’s and Del Taco was taped off by authorities. Detectives responded to examine the scene and gather evidence.

No information regarding a motive, or a description of the assailant(s) was available Tuesday. Authorities said they were working to determine whoever was responsible for the crime.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Fisher at (209) 525-7083, or Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636 where callers can remain anonymous.