Police: Dog dies as result of gang-related shooting in Salinas Sunday night

An 18-year-old man was walking his German Shepherd in the area of 1200 Pacific Avenue Sunday night when a white Chevrolet Tahoe rolled up and someone inside the vehicle opened fire, Salinas police said.

The man was hit multiple times in the lower part of his body but is expected to survive. The dog was also hit but died at the scene, police said.

Several large caliber casings were found at the scene. This shooting is being investigated as gang-related, police said.

This article will be updated when more information becomes available.