Executive Summary
- A shelter-in-place order is active in Marina, California, following an attempted armed carjacking on Monday.
- Authorities have taken one suspect into custody and are conducting a multi-agency manhunt for a second suspect who remains at large.
- California State University, Monterey Bay, also issued a shelter-in-place advisory for its campus due to the ongoing police activity.
MARINA, Calif. – Authorities in Marina issued a shelter-in-place order on Monday following an attempted armed carjacking near the intersection of Imjin Road and Imjin Parkway. Police have taken one individual into custody and are actively searching for a second suspect believed to be outstanding.
The Marina Police Department responded to the incident after receiving reports of the attempted carjacking and possible shots fired in the area. While one person has been apprehended, officials have not yet located a firearm. No injuries have been reported in connection with the event.
A multi-agency search is underway for the remaining suspect, with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and the California Highway Patrol providing assistance. Police officials noted that the search is complicated by the heavily wooded terrain in the vicinity.
In response to the police activity, California State University, Monterey Bay, also issued a shelter-in-place advisory for its campus. A notification sent to students advised them to seek a secure room due to the incident. It is important to note that any individuals taken into custody are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.