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Monterey police investigate Saturday shooting near fairgrounds

Published March 30, 2015 4:34 PM

Monterey police said detectives are investigating a shooting near the Monterey County Fairgrounds on Saturday night.

Officers responded to reports of shots fired around 7:30 p.m. in the 2100 block of Fairground Road.

Police said callers reported hearing several gunshots and witnesses saw a Hispanic male and an African-American male leave the area.

Officers said a car in the back parking lot at Motel 6 was hit by a bullet and the driver was not hurt.

Police said evidence was recovered at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call the Monterey Police Investigations Division at 831-646-3812 or the confidential tip line at 831-646-3840.

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