Gunfire Triggers Evacuation Of Santa Cruz Boardwalk

SANTA CRUZ, CA — The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk was evacuated Monday evening after reports of gunfire in a nearby parking lot, Santa Cruz police said. There were no reported injuries, no one was struck by gunfire, and no arrests had been made as of Monday evening.

Police responded to reports of shots fired near the Boardwalk just after 9 p.m., according to a report in the San Francisco Chronicle. The Boardwalk and amusement park rides were evacuated, and visitors were told to shelter in place, according to reports from the Chronicle and Lookout Santa Cruz.

Police confirmed at least five shots were fired, KSBW reported.

The Santa Cruz Seaside Company, which operates the Boardwalk, released a statement confirming the scene is secure. “We are still gathering details and working closely with the Santa Cruz Police Department,” the company told media outlets.

“Per the statement released by SCPD earlier tonight and additional information, local police responded to reports of a small fight and shots fired in the parking lot across the street from the park. No one was struck, there were no reported injuries, and there is no active threat to the public. The scene is secure. The investigation remains active.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Unit at 831-420-5995.

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