Man shot in Watsonville expected to survive

A shooting Tuesday night in Watsonville has left one man in the hospital. A witness told police at around 7:15p.m. three men were seen chasing another on Jasper Way off of Clifford Avenue.

Watsonville Police say the suspects shot the 25 year old victim three times. They say he was hit in the lower leg and is expected to survive.

Police detained three people, but they were later released. They believe the shooting is gang related and are still looking for three suspects between the ages of 16 and 30.