2 victims of California mass shooting identified as teen boys

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The two people killed in the Moss Landing beach shooting have been identified as Salinas teenagers Nathaniel Flores, 13, and Marco Antonio Perez, 15. Their identification adds to the impact on the local community, where Flores’s youth football team and school district have mourned the boys.

The shooting happened near Jetty Road shortly before 2 a.m. on Monday, 2 November. Two other people were injured and taken to hospital; one had non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have not named a suspect or disclosed a motive, and said there was no ongoing threat to the community.

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In short

Nathaniel Flores, 13, and Marco Antonio Perez, 15, were killed.
Two others were injured in the Moss Landing shooting.
Police have disclosed no motive or suspect.

How this story developed

1 hour ago Two boys from Salinas, aged 13 and 15, were identified as the victims killed in a shooting at Moss Landing State Beach in California. The deaths have prompted grief among their families, school community and youth football organisation, while authorities continue investigating what happened.
2 hours ago The two people killed in the Moss Landing beach shooting have been identified as Salinas teenagers Nathaniel Flores, 13, and Marco Antonio Perez, 15. Their identification adds to the impact on the local community, where Flores’s youth football team and school district have mourned the boys.

4 Nov, 01:05Daily Mail Two teenage boys, ages 13 and 15, identified as victims of horror shooting on California beach that left two more injured
4 Nov, 01:05New York Post 2 victims of California mass shooting identified as teen boys

Explained simply

Moss Landing is a coastal community in Monterey County, California, near the city of Salinas. Jetty Road runs alongside the beach and is close to local homes and businesses.

The investigation concerns a shooting reported near the beach. Police have not publicly identified a suspect or given a motive, and have said there is no continuing threat to the community.

The deaths have affected local schools and youth sports groups, which often bring families together in smaller communities. The case is being investigated by local authorities.