Moss Landing Shooting: Multiple killed, several injured in California; Jetty Road and State Beach closed

A shooting in Moss Landing, California resulted in multiple deaths and several injuries shortly after midnight on Monday. The incident occurred on Jetty Road in Moss Landing. It is an unincorporated coastal community within Monterey County. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office confirmed in a statement on Monday that there have been multiple deaths and injuries. Deputies and detectives are currently on site to carry out investigations in the matter. Jetty Road and Moss Landing State Beach have been closed by California State Parks Police. Officials have confirmed that there is currently no active threat to the community.

What happened?

A shooting occurred shortly after midnight on Monday on Jetty Road near Moss Landing State Beach in Monterey County, California. It has been confirmed by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office that multiple people were killed and others injured. The Monterey County Sheriff's Office confirmed that there have been multiple casualties. Deputies and detectives are on the site for investigation in the case.


However, they have not revealed:

• How many people were killed?
• How many people were injured?
• Who the deceased were?
• What caused the shooting?
• If any suspects have been identified or arrested.

Jetty Road and Moss Landing State Beach closure

Jetty Road and Moss Landing State Beach were closed by California State Parks Police on the request of the Monterey County Sheriff's Office. This was due to the police carrying out investigations on site. Jetty Road runs alongside the beach in the unincorporated coastal community of Moss Landing on Monterey Bay. The area is well known for whale watching.

The public have been asked to keep away from the area while investigations are being carried out. The sheriff's office have also confirmed that there is currently no active threat to the community in Moss Landing.

What has Senator John Laird said?

California Senator John Laird has released a statement offering his condolences to the victims and their families. He said that there have been several deaths due to shootings across the country on the weekend. He has also said that the shooting in Moss Landing is another example of violence on the Central Coast. He has offered to help Monterey County office. If any help is required, please contact his team on (831) 657-6315.