The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted murder incident that occurred along the Pajaro River levee near Gonda Street in Pajaro, California. The assault took place on the evening of October 27, 2026, shortly after 5:30 p.m. According to law enforcement, the suspect allegedly attacked a male victim in the Pajaro Riverbed, striking him multiple times in the head and face with a metal pipe and shooting him with a BB gun. The suspect then pushed the victim into the river in an apparent attempt to drown him. The victim was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment, though the specific extent of his injuries has not been disclosed. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male between the ages of 30 and 35, standing between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 4 inches tall, and weighing approximately 130 pounds. He is characterized as short with dark hair, possibly styled in a crew cut. At the time he fled the scene, the suspect was wearing a green shirt and jeans and was noted to be soaking wet. Authorities are urging the public to assist in locating the individual. Residents who may have seen the suspect or possess information regarding his whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office at 831-755-5111. In cases involving an immediate threat or if the suspect is spotted, the public is advised to call 911. This investigation remains ongoing as deputies work to apprehend the suspect and bring him to justice.