2 victims of California mass shooting identified as teen boys

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The two teenagers killed in the Moss Landing shooting have been identified as Nathaniel Flores, 13, and Marco Antonio Perez, 15, both from Salinas. Their deaths have prompted tributes from Flores’s youth football team and the school district, and a fundraiser to help his family with funeral and memorial costs.

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 disclosed a motive or identified a suspect, 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.
Authorities have not identified a suspect or motive.

How this story developed

12 minutes 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.
15 minutes ago The two teenagers killed in the Moss Landing shooting have been identified as Nathaniel Flores, 13, and Marco Antonio Perez, 15, both from Salinas.
2 hours 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.

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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.