Attempted Homicide Investigation

Release Date/Time: 7/13/2021 12:59 AM
Incident:  Attempted Homicide Investigation
Date: Monday, 7/12/2021
Time: 12:34 PM
Location:  200 block of California St.

On 7/12/21 at 12:34 pm, officers responded to a ShotSpotter activation with several gun shots detected in the 200 block of California St.  As officers arrived, they contacted a 38-year-old male victim of a gunshot wound.  The victim was walking in the 200 block of California St. when 2 male suspects approached him and shot him before running to a dark sedan and fleeing.  Injuries do not appear to be life threatening.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Salinas Police Department at 831-758-7321.  If you would like to remain anonymous, call the Salinas Police Department Anonymous Tip Line at 831-775-4222.   

Release Authorized by:  Cdr. Kim Robinson
Telephone:  831-758-7250