Salinas police officers are investigating the killing of 28-year-old Manuel Hoyos, who was shot dead inside his vehicle early Monday morning.
About 1:15am, officers were called to reports of a shot being fired in the area of Tyler Street and Iris Drive. When they arrived, they found Hoyos in his vehicle, dead from a gunshot wound.
Police say no witnesses have come forward with information. This killing marks the city's 19th homicide so far this year.
The Investigations Bureau is asking anyone who may have seen the shooting occur or may have seen a vehicle fleeing the area, contact Detective Schwener at 758-7276 or Detective Currier at 758-7125.