Monterey County Sheriff's Office Give Statement at Scene of Shooting That Left 2 Dead and 2 Injured

DATE/TIME: 11/02/2026 3:30 PM

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Summary of Press Statement Regarding Shooting Investigation in Moss Landing

LOCATION: Jetty Road, Moss Landing, Monterey County, California

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

The Monterey County Sheriff's Office made a statement to the press regarding the investigation into a shooting that left two people dead and two others injured early Monday morning in the community of Moss Landing.

On November 2, 2026, just before 2:00 AM, Monterey County Sheriff's deputies, California State Parks personnel, and California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of gunshots heard along Jetty Road in Moss Landing.

Upon arrival, deputies located two individuals who were pronounced deceased at the scene. A third individual arrived at a local hospital and was confirmed to have been shot. That person's current condition is unknown. A fourth individual was transported from the scene to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending forensic examinations and notification of next of kin.

Monterey County Sheriff Tina M. Nieto stated, "This is a tragic incident that has resulted in the loss of two lives. Our detectives are working to establish the circumstances surrounding what occurred. We ask anyone who may have information, regardless of how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and assist with this investigation."

At the request of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, California State Parks Police have closed Jetty Road and Moss Landing State Beach while the investigation continues.

There is no active threat to the Moss Landing community at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Monterey County Sheriff's Office at 831-755-5111. Information may be provided anonymously.

This remains an active investigation and additional information will be released as it becomes available.

The statement made to media on scene can be viewed on the Monterey County Sheriff's Office social media pages:

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