Overview
- Shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, deputies responded to reports of gunfire on Jetty Road at Moss Landing State Beach where two people were found dead and two others were injured.
- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office identified the two deceased as Salinas students Marco Antonio Perez, 15, and Nathaniel Flores, 13.
- Investigators say they have not released a suspect, have not determined a motive and have not yet classified the deaths beyond confirming gunshot injuries while detectives process the scene.
- Aerial images and on-scene observers showed litter consistent with a late-night party, park staff said gates are sometimes left open for early users, and California State Parks plans increased patrols in the area.
- The Salinas district has offered counseling to students, local groups have launched fundraisers for the families, and authorities urged anyone with information to contact Monterey County Sheriff’s detectives through provided tip lines.