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Santa Cruz gang-related shooting sends one to trauma center: police

By Ricardo Tovar

September 29, 2022 11:53 AM

Published September 29, 2022 11:51 AM

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- Santa Cruz Police said they found a 17-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds in the Beach Flats area Wednesday night.

Officers arrived at 7:49 p.m. after callers said they heard several gunshots in the Beach Flats area. The juvenile victim was found wounded inside the doorway of a good samaritan's home, said police.

The victim was airlifted to a Bay Area trauma center. His injuries are said to be not life-threatening, and he is recovering in the hospital, according to police.

Police believe this incident is gang-related. There is no description of the suspects at this time.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Santa Cruz Police at (831) 420-5820.

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Ricardo Tovar

Assignment/ Web Manager for KION News Channel 5/46 and Telemundo 23

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