District Attorney investigating shooting on Big Sur park trail

UPDATE: Sunday, June 23, 5:10 p.m. Helicopters flew in and out of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, Sunday.

California State Park rangers continues to investigate after chaos broke out, Saturday night.

Officials said a man fired multiple shots while walking along Mount Manuel Trail. “These kinds of things are happening everywhere. It’s the first I’ve heard of inside of a state park,” said visitor, Victor Ryan.

California State Park rangers fatally shot the suspect. They said it was unclear whether the man was trying to shoot at people on the trail or at the campground. “I’m glad we weren’t here last night camping. I have to say that,” said visitor, Robin Young.

No campers were hurt when the shots rang out.

Mount Manuel Trailhead was closed to the public on Sunday. “It makes me a little nervous that we’re here,” said Young.

Park rangers assured unsettled visitors that they are free to enjoy almost all of the park and that there are no active threats.

The case has been handed off to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office. The alleged shooter’s identity has yet to be released.

PREVIOUS STORY: California State Park rangers are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night in Big Sur that left one man dead.

Rangers responded to an area on the Mount Manuel Trail at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park just before 7 p.m.

Park rangers say the suspect, a Hispanic male possibly in his mid-20s, yelled out and started shooting with a 10 millimeter Glock around the area.

It’s unclear if he was shooting at people on the trail or at a nearby campground. Rangers say no one was hit in the suspect’s fire.

Rangers shot the suspect and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released at this time.

The entrance road to Pfeiffer State Park is closed while investigation continues.