Man shot in leg on Garner Avenue in Salinas

Salinas Police officers are investigating a shooting on Garner Avenue Monday evening.

The department said a red or burgundy-colored SUV with two Hispanic men inside followed another Hispanic man in his 30s down Garner Avenue.

One of the men in the car asked the victim about his gang affiliation. According to police, the victim denied any gang affiliation and ran away. That’s when one of the suspects fired several shots. One round hit the victim in the leg.

The victim was taken to Natividad Medical Center for treatment.

Salinas police are asking anyone with information to call the department.