Man shot multiple times in Salinas in critical condition

A Hispanic man in his 30s is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times on the 1000 block of Lupin Drive Sunday night around 8 p.m.

According to Salinas Police, the victim was standing outside of his car talking with a woman when a dark-colored 4-door sedan pulled up. The right front passenger of that sedan fired numerous rounds, striking the victim.

The victim was taken to a local trauma center, where he underwent surgery.

This shooting is being investigated as gang-related. Anyone with information is asked to call Salinas Police.