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Victim dies of injuries after shooting east of Central Park

UPDATE 9/2/18 11:04 a.m. A shooting in Salinas is now being investigated as a homicide since the victim died of his injuries.

Police responded to the shooting in the under 100 block of West Street and found 24-year-old Obed Orsonio with at least one gunshot wound.

He died in the hospital.

Officers found the suspect, 21-year-old Abran Rubio, hiding in front of a house nearby.

He was arrested, interviewed and booked into the Monterey County Jail for murder charges.

Police are still looking for a motive.

PREVIOUS STORY: Salinas Police are investigating a shooting that happened just after midnight Sunday morning.

It happened near West Street and Archer street.

When police got to the scene, they found an adult man who had a gunshot wound.

He was taken to the hospital.

If you know anything about the shooting, you are asked to call the Salinas Police Department at 831-758-7321.

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