Man Convicted in Valentine's Day Knife Murder, Could Face Life

District Attorney Jan Scully announced today that Jesus Gallegos was convicted by jury for the first degree murder of 23-year-old Triston Salladay.


The jury also found true that he personally used a knife in the commission of the offense. On February 14, 2010, officers responded to the 3500 block of 53rd Street and found Tristan Salladay with critical stab wounds.

He was transported to a hospital where he later died from his injuries. Gallegos faces a potential maximum sentence of 26 years to life in prison. Sentencing is set for March 15, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. in Department 21 before the Honorable Steve White.