A man is in critical condition after being shot in Salinas last night. Officers responded to a report of a man down shortly before 8 p.m. on the 1000 block of Del Monte Avenue. The 37-year-old victim was found on the scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officials say the man was shot after telling two men his gang affiliation. The shooter has been described as a short Hispanic male wearing a gray hoodie and blue jeans. The shooter’s accomplice is about 20 years old and 5’10”. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, black hoodie, and black pants. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Salinas police.
