Monterey County, CA

11/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/03/2026 15:29

Monterey County Sheriff's Office Identifies 2 Decedents in Moss Landing Shooting

DATE/TIME: 11/03/2026 12:10 PM

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Monterey County Sheriff's Office Identifies Decedents in Moss Landing Shooting

LOCATION: 1414 Natividad Road, Salinas, California

MEDIA CONTACT: Andres Rosas, Commander, 831-261-5492, [email protected]

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is releasing the identities of the two individuals who lost their lives during a shooting that occurred on Jetty Road in Moss Landing on Monday, November 2, 2026.

The deceased individuals have been identified as:

  • Marco Antonio Perez, 15 years old, of Salinas.
  • Nathaniel Flores, 13 years old, of Salinas.

The shooting occurred shortly before 2:00 AM on November 2, 2026. Monterey County Sheriff's deputies responded to reports of gunshots heard in the area of Jetty Road in Moss Landing. Upon arrival, deputies located two individuals who were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Monterey County Sheriff's Office detectives continue to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information regarding this shooting is encouraged to contact Monterey County Sheriff's Detective Sergeant Nick Kennedy at 831-755-3773 or Detective Richard Geng at 831-759-7279. Information can be provided anonymously.


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