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On July 30, 2010, at approximately 7:37 PM, officers responded to the 1000 Blk of Partridge Way on the report of a shooting. When officers arrived they found an 18 yr old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to Natividad Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. The victim's identity is being withheld until the notification of next of kin.

Officers also found a second victim, a 24 yr old male, suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower leg. He was transported to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and later released.

It appears that victims where standing in front of a residence when they were approached by a light skinned male, 5’7” to 5’9” tall, wearing black clothing. The suspect began shooting, firing several rounds at the victims. The suspect fled onto Falcon Dr. to a waiting vehicle. The vehicle was described as a dark colored 4 door, possibly Honda, with tinted windows. The vehicle was last seen northbound on Falcon Dr. toward Boronda Rd. This homicide 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 Van Blarcom at (831) 758-7276. 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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