By Fatma Younis
Two people were killed and two others injured in a shooting at Moss Landing State Beach in Monterey County, California, early Monday morning, authorities said.
Response and casualties
Deputies responded to reports of shots fired shortly before 2 a.m. local time on November 2, 2026. Two victims were found dead at the scene with apparent gunshot wounds, according to Commander Andrew Rosas of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office. A third person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while a fourth arrived separately at a local hospital with gunshot wounds; their condition is unknown.
Investigation underway
Detectives are processing the scene on Jetty Road to determine what happened. The two deceased have not yet been identified, and authorities have no information on whether the individuals knew each other. Rosas described the investigation as lengthy.
Beach closed, no active threat
Moss Landing State Beach and Jetty Road are closed until further notice. Chief Park Ranger Mike Dippel of California State Parks noted the beach closes at sunset, indicating the people were there after hours. The sheriff's office said there is no active threat to the Moss Landing community.
