a 38 year old salinas man was gunned down yesterday at a home on the 300 block of cross avenue in salinas. salinas police officers responded to reports of a fight and gunshots around 10 p.m. the victim was found with major injuries on the floor of the carport. the officers were forced to tase an intoxicated man and fatally shoot an AGGRESSIVE pit bull before assisting the victim, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. witnesses reported 2 males in their late teens or early 20’s running from the residence after the shooting. anyone with any information about this homicide is asked to CONTACT the salinas police department.