MEDIA CONTACT: Sophia Rome
EMAIL: sophiar@ci.salinas.ca.us
CONTACT TITLE: Community Relations Mgr / PIO
PHONE: (831) 758-7407
RELEASE DATE: July 23, 2024
Salinas, CA – On July 23, 2024, at approximately 4:00 AM, Salinas Police Officers responded to a local hospital after two juveniles arrived with non-life-threatening gunshot injuries. The investigation revealed that the two injured juveniles were in the company of a third juvenile. The third juvenile was in possession of a handgun and, while manipulating it, accidentally discharged the weapon, striking the two victims. The 17-year-old suspect was quickly apprehended, and the firearm has been recovered. The suspect was arrested and lodged at juvenile hall for several charges.
This investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is encouraged to call Detective Luis Toribio at (831) 758-7168. If you want to remain anonymous, call the Salinas Police Department Tip Line at (831) 775-4222.
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