2 killed, 2 injured in shooting in Monterey County, California
Two people were killed and two others injured in a shooting in Moss Landing on California’s Central Coast, according to officials. A nearby state beach is closed while detectives investigate.
Deputies, California State Parks personnel and California Highway Patrol officers responded just before 2 a.m. Monday to reports of gunfire along Jetty Road, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Moss Landing is a coastal community between Monterey and Santa Cruz.
Responders found two people with gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene. A third person arrived at a local hospital with a confirmed gunshot wound, but their condition is unknown.
A fourth person was taken from the scene to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities did not specify the nature of those injuries.
The identities of those killed are being withheld pending forensic examinations and notification of their families.
“This is a tragic incident that has resulted in the loss of two lives,” Sheriff Tina Nieto said. “Our detectives are working to establish the circumstances surrounding what occurred.”
California State Parks Police closed Jetty Road and Moss Landing State Beach at the sheriff’s office’s request. Officials said there is no active threat to the community.
Authorities have not released details about a suspect or what led to the shooting. Anyone with information can contact the sheriff’s office at 831-755-5111.
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