Multiple people killed in overnight shooting
Multiple people were killed and others were injured in a shooting early Monday, November 2, along Jetty Road near Moss Landing State Beach in Monterey County, California, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office said.
The shooting happened shortly after midnight, according to sheriff's spokesman Cmdr. Andres Rosas. The sheriff's office confirmed "multiple fatalities and casualties" but has not said how many people were killed or hurt.
Officials said there is no active threat to the Moss Landing community.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released.
Investigation underway
Sheriff's deputies and detectives stayed at the scene through Monday morning. At the sheriff's request, California State Parks Police closed Jetty Road and Moss Landing State Beach while investigators worked.
The sheriff's office has called it an active investigation and said it is not releasing more details for now. Officials have not shared:
How many people were killed or injured
The names or ages of the victims
Whether anyone has been arrested or a suspect identified
What led to the shooting
A quiet coastal spot
Moss Landing is a small, unincorporated community on Highway 1, roughly halfway between Monterey and Santa Cruz and about 18 miles northeast of Monterey. Jetty Road is a short, half-mile paved road that runs behind the sand dunes to a parking area near the harbor's north jetty and the state beach, a popular spot for fishing and beachgoing.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.