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Santa Cruz Police Arrest Two 17-Year-Olds Following Shooting Near Beach Boardwalk

Santa Cruz police arrested two 17-year-olds from the city of Ceres on Tuesday in connection with a shooting that occurred near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Monday night. The incident began at approximately 9:02 p.m. when reports of at least five shots fired in a parking lot across from the boardwalk prompted a large police response. While the gunfire caused a brief evacuation of the popular seaside amusement park, no one was struck and no injuries were reported. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as crowds rushed to find shelter or exit the park. Some visitors, such as Kamryn Main and Laura Albrecht, noted that rides were stopped in the air while people were evacuated. The Santa Cruz Seaside Company confirmed that the scene was secured and the park remains open to the public. The investigation remains active, and authorities are asking for any additional information or video of the incident to be submitted to the Santa Cruz Police Department Investigations Unit.

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