Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Aptos Shooting Incident
SANTA CRUZ, CA — Law enforcement authorities are conducting an investigation following a shooting reported in Aptos late Saturday night.
According to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the vicinity of Center Avenue and Sea Terrace Way at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2026, after receiving reports of gunshots. Upon arrival, officers searched the surrounding area, secured physical evidence, and collected local surveillance footage. Authorities confirmed that no injuries occurred during the incident.
Sheriff’s Office personnel and detectives are actively attempting to identify the individuals involved. Officials urge local residents, business owners, and motorists who were in the area around the time of the discharge to review security footage, doorbell cameras, and dashcams for any potential evidence.
Anyone with information or video recordings regarding the event is requested to call the Sheriff’s Office dispatch line at 831-471-1121.
