Multiple People Killed in Moss Landing Shooting, Sheriff Says

Sheriff confirms multiple fatalities

Updated November 2, 2026, 1:01 PM Central

Multiple people were killed in a shooting along Jetty Road in Moss Landing, California, shortly after midnight Monday, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies and detectives are investigating, and authorities have closed the nearby state beach and road.

In a public statement, the sheriff’s office reported multiple fatalities and casualties but did not give an exact number or identify the people involved. It said there was no active threat to the Moss Landing community at the time of its announcement.

KRON4 also reported that authorities confirmed multiple deaths. Its report cites the same official investigation and should not be treated as independent confirmation of a victim count.

Beach and road closed during investigation

California State Parks Police closed Jetty Road and Moss Landing State Beach at the sheriff’s office’s request, according to the agency. The office described the case as an active investigation and said it had no further details to release in its initial statement.

An active investigation means officers are working the case; it does not mean gunfire is continuing. The sheriff’s statement said there was no active threat at the time. Residents and visitors should follow current instructions from local authorities because access and safety guidance can change.

What officials have not said

The sheriff’s initial statement did not specify the number of people killed or injured, identify a suspect, describe the circumstances leading to the shooting, or give information about arrests. Those details remain unconfirmed in the sources reviewed for this report.

The time given by the sheriff is shortly after midnight on November 2, in local Pacific time. Newstro will update the report when authorities release further verified information.

Where the investigation is taking place

The star marks the approximate Moss Landing area on Monterey Bay, not the precise location of the shooting. Authorities named Jetty Road; the road and state beach were closed in the sheriff’s initial announcement.

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors.

What is known so far

1. November 2, shortly after midnight PacificThe shooting occurred along Jetty Road, according to the sheriff’s office. Sheriff’s statement
2. November 2The sheriff reported multiple fatalities and said the road and state beach had been closed. Sheriff’s statement

The sheriff’s statement

The statement below is the agency’s initial account; information can change as the investigation proceeds.

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Sources and visual credits

Monterey County Sheriff’s Office · KRON4 on X · OpenStreetMap contributors.

Thumbnail and hero: generated conceptual coastal illustration, not an image of the scene.