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Salinas Police Department

On Saturday, November 28th, 2009 at approximately 11:50 am, officers received a report of what was initially believed to be two stabbing victims.  Calls also came in of shots heard in this area as well.  When officers arrived they found two victims who were suffering from gun shot wounds.   One victim, age 32, was shot in the abdomen and the other, age 23, was shot in the arm.  The victims indicated that two suspects approached them and attempted to rob them.  The 32 year-old victim attempted to defend himself with a knife but then realized one of the suspects had a gun.  Both victims ran and they were shot while running away.  The suspects also fled.  The victim with the wound to the abdomen was life-flighted to a bay area hospital and the other to a local hospital. 

The suspect with the gun was described as a Hispanic male, age 22-23, 5-7-9, wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, and having a shaved head.  The second was described as a Hispanic male, age 22-23, 5-7-9, and only clothing provided was a black beanie and black sweat pants.  It is believed they got into a gray or black Honda or similar type vehicle.

If you have information on the identity of the suspects, contact the Crime Tip line at 1-800-78-CRIME or 831-775-4222, you may remain anonymous.

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