2 people killed, 2 others injured in shooting at national beach in Monterey County, police say

Two people were killed and two others injured Monday morning in a shooting at a Monterey County beach, officials said.

Few details have been released, but Monterey County sheriff’s officials said deputies and detectives were called to Moss Landing State Beach just before 2 a.m. about several shots fired in the area.

When deputies arrived, they found two people dead along Jetty Road, said Cmdr. Andres Rosas of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Department. Officers also located a third person who was injured and transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The two deceased victims appeared to have been shot, Rosas said. Authorities would not reveal what injuries the third victim suffered.

A fourth victim was identified after arriving at the hospital, Rosas said. The victim had non-life-threatening injuries, but Rosas declined to provide further details about his injuries.

At a news conference Monday, Rosas said officials were aware of a possible party that took place on the beach, but it was unclear whether the event and the shooting were related.

“We have nothing at this time that indicates to us, or can confirm, that these two locations were linked,” Rosas said, adding that investigators were monitoring the area and crime scene as a precaution.

Authorities declined to release any identifying information about the victims and said it was unclear how the incident unfolded.

“We do not know the circumstances in which these deaths occurred,” he said.

California State Park Police closed Jetty Road and Moss Landing State Beach while an investigation was underway.

Sheriff’s officials said there is no active threat to the community. A spokesperson for the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.