Two Dead, Two Injured in Overnight Shooting Near Moss Landing State Beach

A shooting next to Moss Landing State Beach in Monterey County, California, shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday, November 2, left two people dead and two others injured, the Monterey County Sheriff's Office said. Sheriff's spokesperson Cmdr. Andres Rosas told a press conference that deputies responding to Jetty Road found two people dead at the scene and a third person injured, who was taken to hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening; a fourth person later arrived at a hospital with a gunshot wound, and that person's condition was not known. (Photo: file image of Moss Landing State Beach, not the crime scene.)

No motive, no suspect information, victims not identified

Rosas said the investigation remains in its preliminary stages, with no information on any motive, no suspect information, and the victims not yet identified; officials have not yet classified the deaths as homicide or suicide. Local media reported investigators were also examining a second nearby party location for leads. California State Parks Police have closed Jetty Road and Moss Landing State Beach at the sheriff's office's request while evidence is collected.

No active threat seen, but shooter may still be at large

The sheriff's office said there is currently no active threat to the Moss Landing community, though Rosas also said a shooter could still be at large. Police are asking anyone with information to come forward. Moss Landing is a coastal community in Monterey County, and Jetty Road leads to the state beach, a popular spot for locals and visitors.

Sources: Monterey County Sheriff's Office (spokesperson Cmdr. Andres Rosas, 2026-11-02), KION, KTVU, KRON.