Multiple casualties have been reported after a shooting near a beach in Moss Landing, Monterey County, California, according to authorities. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office confirmed there are "multiple casualties" following the incident.
Shooting near Jetty Road
Police responded to the scene just after midnight local time on Monday morning (November 2) along Jetty Road in Moss Landing. The sheriff's office said in a press release that "there is no active threat to the Moss Landing Community at this time."
As the investigation is active, no further information will be issued at this time, the office added.
State Senator's statement
State Senator John Laird, in a statement also published on X, said: "Over the weekend, there were numerous reports of shooting deaths across the country," he wrote on social media. "This unspeakable horror has also hit home on the Central Coast, with reports of multiple fatalities just after midnight today in Moss Landing."
"The pain and suffering of all those impacted are impossible to measure, and my heart goes out to everyone," Laird added. "Thank you to the Monterey County Sheriff and team for their management of this devastating situation. If Team Laird can be of assistance, please contact my Monterey County office."
The incident is under investigation, and further details are expected to be released as the situation develops.
