Multiple people were killed and several others injured in a shooting early Monday at Moss Landing State Beach in Monterey County, California, authorities confirmed.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office reported multiple fatalities and casualties after deputies responded to the scene along Jetty Road shortly after midnight. California State Parks Police closed Jetty Road and Moss Landing State Beach at the request of local authorities as the investigation continued.
Authorities stated there was no active threat to the community, though no further details about the incident or the victims were immediately released. The sheriff’s office did not provide a total count of fatalities or injuries, citing the ongoing investigation.
North County Fire Protection Chief Jess Cortez reported that crews found two people with gunshot wounds to the chest and another with minor injuries. The two gunshot victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while the injured person was transported to a hospital, according to Cortez.
The incident occurred near Moss Landing State Beach, a coastal area in Monterey County. Jetty Road, which provides access to the beach, was closed to traffic as authorities secured the area. The beach itself was also closed pending further investigation.
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office declined to comment beyond its initial statement, and no additional information was provided about the circumstances leading to the shooting. Authorities emphasized that the situation remained under active investigation and that further updates would be released as details became available.