MCSO Seeking Attempted Murder Suspect Following Assault Along Pajaro River Levee

DATE/TIME: 10/27/2026 11:55 AM

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Sheriff's Office Seeking Attempted Murder Suspect Following Assault Along Pajaro River Levee

LOCATION: Pajaro River Levee near Gonda Street, Pajaro, Monterey County, California

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

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is investigating an assault that occurred on Monday, October 26, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., along the Pajaro River levee near Gonda Street in the community of Pajaro.

According to preliminary information, an adult male victim was assaulted by another male in the Pajaro Riverbed. During the attack, the suspect reportedly struck the victim multiple times in the head and face with a metal pipe, shot him with a BB gun, and attempted to drown him in the river.

The victim sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment.

The suspect is described as a Hispanic adult male, approximately 30 to 35 years of age, 5-03 to 5-04, and weighing approximately 130 pounds. He has short, dark-colored hair, possibly in a crew cut. The suspect was reportedly wearing a green shirt and jeans. He was also described as being soaking wet when he fled the area.

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's assistance in identifying and locating the suspect. Anyone who may have seen an individual matching this description in the area around the time of the incident, or who has information regarding the possible identity of the suspect, is encouraged to contact the Monterey County Sheriff's Office at (831) 755-5111.

Members of the public are advised not to approach anyone they believe may be involved in this incident and to call 911 if they observe an immediate threat.

This remains an active investigation, and no additional details are available for release at this time.