At least two people have died and another has been injured after a shooting in Moss Landing, California, shortly after midnight on Monday, according to local fire officials.
Emergency crews were sent to Jetty Road, a coastal route branching off State Route 1 just north of the Elkhorn Slough bridge. The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office described the incident as involving “multiple fatalities and casualties”.
Investigation under way in Moss Landing
North County Fire Protection District chief Jess Cortez said firefighters found two people suffering from gunshot wounds to the chest when they arrived. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
A third person, who was reported to have minor injuries, was taken to hospital for treatment. Fire crews had cleared the area by about 2.40am, Mr Cortez said.
Moss Landing State Beach and Jetty Road were closed while the investigation continued. Authorities have not said how many people were involved or provided details about what led to the shooting.
The sheriff’s office said there was “no active threat to the Moss Landing Community at this time”. No further information was immediately released.
