2 victims of California mass shooting identified as teen boys

Police have identified the teenagers killed in a shooting at a California beach early Monday morning.One of the victims has been named as Nathaniel Flores, 13, a football player for the Steinbeck Tigers Youth Football team, according to a GoFundMe launched by the organization.“It is with profound sadness that the Steinbeck Tigers Youth Football & Cheer organization mourns the heartbreaking loss of one of our own, Nathaniel ‘Nate’ Flores,” reads a tribute on the fundraiser page.The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.

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Never miss a story “His unexpected passing has left his family, teammates, coaches, and our entire Steinbeck community heartbroken.”The fundraiser had collected more than $4,500 by Tuesday afternoon toward its $26,000 goal.The money will help cover “funeral and memorial expenses and provide financial support as they navigate this unimaginable loss.”“While nothing can take away the pain of losing Nate, we hope to ease some of the burdens his family now faces and remind them that they are surrounded by a community that cares,” reads the GoFundMe.The second victim was identified as Marco Antonio Perez, 15, of Salinas.The two victims of the shooting near Moss Landing were confirmed by Monterey County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday.Two others were injured in the incident which took place at a beach party on the state beach.Both boys were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third victim was taken to a local hospital.The fourth victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries.Photos from the scene showed red plastic cups and other trash scattered across the sand following the gathering over Halloween weekend.During a press conference Monday, authorities did not disclose a possible motive, identify any suspects or say whether the victims knew one another.The...