PRUNEDALE >> A Salinas teenager has been identified as the victim in a shooting in Prunedale as police continue the investigation.
Adrian Puga,18, was shot during a vehicle sideshow on Nov. 5 and later died at the hospital from the injuries.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s and the California Highway Patrol got multiple calls from the area near Prunedale Road South and Blackie Road reporting that someone had been shot. When police arrived to the scene, they found Puga with gunshot wounds and transported him to a local hospital for treatment, where he succumbed to the injuries.
The investigation is ongoing and the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is requesting that anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has any information to contact (831) 253-6029. Callers can remain anonymous when reporting information.