***Age Correction Only - Decedent was 40 years old***
Homicide Investigation Update - Victim Identified 
UPDATED INFORMATION - February 9, 2023
On February 4, 2023, at about 11:50 PM, SMPD officers repsonded to multiple calls of shots fired in the 400 block of North Railroad. SMPD officers and detectives discovered a shooting occurred and one subject died as a result.
The homicide victim in the case has been identified as 40 year-old Santa Maria resident, Robert Valencia. No arrests have been made related to this incident. This investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact lead investigator, Detective Brian Santiago, at (805) 928 – 3781 x1362, or the SMPD Communications Center at (805) 928 -3781 x2277.
Prepared by:
Daniel Rios, Sergeant II
Detective Bureau Supervisor
ORIGINAL RELEASE - February 5, 2023
SMPD Case #SMPD23-0001287
On February 4, 2023, at about 11:50 PM, SMPD dispatch received multiple calls of shots fired in the 400 block of North Railroad. Officers immediately responded to the scene and confirmed a shooting just occurred. The investigation revealed two adult male victims sustained injuries resulting from the shooting.
Both victims were transported to the hospital for their injuries. One of the victims succumbed to his injuries while the second is in stable condition.
Identities of both victims are being withheld pending verification of next of kin being notified.
This investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact lead investigator, Detective Brian Santiago, at (805) 928 – 3781 x1362, or the SMPD Communications Center at (805) 928 -3781 x2277.
Prepared by:
Daniel Rios, Sergeant II
Detective Bureau Supervisor
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781