November 4, 2026 – Monterey County Sheriff’s Office officials report that they are releasing the identities of the two
individuals who lost their lives during a shooting that occurred on Jetty Road in Moss Landing on Monday, November 2, 2026.
The deceased individuals have been identified as:
- Marco Antonio Perez, 15 years old, of Salinas.
- Nathaniel Flores, 13 years old, of Salinas.
The shooting occurred shortly before 2:00 A.M. on November 2, 2026. Monterey County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of gunshots heard in the area of Jetty Road in Moss Landing. Upon arrival, deputies located two individuals who were pronounced deceased at the scene.
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Monterey County Sheriff’s Office detectives continue to actively investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information regarding this shooting is encouraged to contact Monterey County Sheriff’s Detective Sergeant Nick Kennedy at 831-755-3773 or Detective Richard Geng at 831-759-7279. Information can be provided anonymously.
Source: Monterey County Sheriff’s Office