Investigations Underway Into Two Shootings on Hwy 129

Watsonville, CA…From the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Dept…”HIGHWAY 129 CLOSED BETWEEN BLACKBURN ST AND LAKEVIEW RD.
Deputies are currently investigating a shooting that occurred overnight. One person was injured, but is expected to be okay. This is an active crime scene and we are asking you to avoid the area. This is unrelated to the shooting that occurred on Hwy 129 yesterday.

On the earlier shooting…”Please avoid Highway 129 while deputies investigate a shooting. Both directions are closed between Rogge Ln. and Murphy Rd. One person was injured and transported to a hospital. The highway is expected to reopen in several hours.