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On August 6, 2010, at approximately 4:50 PM, officers in the area of the 900 blk of Acosta Plaza heard multiple gunshots coming from the area. A few moments later, officers were advised of a shooting victim in the 700 blk of Gee St. When officers arrived they found a 29 yr-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso. The victim was taken to Natividad Medical Center and then transferred by medical helicopter to a bay area hospital. The victim was being treated and in critical condition.

The victim had just finished putting his two children, ages 4 and 2, in his vehicle when the suspect approached him. The suspect had a handgun and fired multiple rounds at the victim, striking him several times. A couple of the gunshots came within inches of the 2 yr-old, but no one else was injured. The suspect was described as a male, possibly wearing a long white t-shirt, shorts, long socks and a beanie. After the shooting, the suspect fled to a waiting crème or beige SUV, possibly a Ford, and was last scene turning onto Rider Ave. from Gee St. This shooting is being investigated as gang related.

Anyone with information related to the crime or who may have been a witness is encouraged to contact the Salinas Police Department Investigations Division at (831) 758-7226; or Detective Knowlton at (831) 758-7442. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call the Salinas Police Department Anonymous Tip Line at 831-775-4222, or the We-Tip Line at 1-800-78-CRIME, or text information to the Text Tip Line with the code "SPD831" to "847411".

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