Salinas is one of the most gang ridden cities in the US. This story kind of reminds me of what's going on in the wonderful country to our south.

2 Dead As Violence Continues In Salinas
5 Shot In 3 Separate Shootings

SALINAS, Calif. --
Three separate shootings Friday evening in east Salinas left two people dead and three others injured.

The first shooting took place at about 5 p.m. at First and Towt streets. Police said a Chevrolet SUV pulled up to three people standing in a driveway when an argument broke out.

Police said the SUV then drove off, but quickly made a U-turn and opened fire. Gunfire hit one person standing in the driveway in the chest. The victim, who was in his 30s or 40s, died at the scene, police said.

About two hours later at 7:30 p.m., two people were shot at Partridge Way near East Boronda Road. One of the victims, an 18-year-old, was shot in the chest. He was taken to Natividad Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

A 24-year-old victim was also hit by the gunfire, receiving a wound to his lower leg. He was taken to Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital, where he was treated and released.

Police said after the shooting, the gunman was seen running to a waiting car parked on Falcon Drive.

Authorities said they are looking for a blue sedan with tinted windows in connection with the shooting. The shooter was described as a teenager or man in his early 20s who was wearing all black.

The third shooting took place at 9 p.m. in the 200 block of Dennis Avenue. Police said a 19-year-old and 20-year-old were sitting in an Oldsmobile vehicle when another vehicle, described as a Dodge Charger, drove up and someone inside started firing.

The 19-year-old was shot several times in the upper torso and was flown to a Bay Area hospital, where he was being treated for life-threatening injuries.

The second victim, a 20-year-old, was taken to a local hospital with multiple gunshot wounds where he too was treated for life-threatening injuries.

The violent night comes after four people were shot in a 24-hour span earlier this week.

On Wednesday evening, separate shootings left two 16-year-old victims dead and a 14-year-old in critical condition.

Thursday morning, a 15-year-old was shot in east Salinas. He also is listed in critical condition.

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