SMPD Detectives Investigating an Attempt Homicide
October 21, 2021 1:36 PM
Santa Monica, CA – Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Detectives are investigating an attempted homicide incident that occurred on Saturday night in Ozone Park (727 Ozone Street).
On October 16, 2021 at approximately 11:35 PM, a homeless male was asleep in Ozone Park when he was doused with an unknown liquid then set on fire. The victim was subsequently transported to the hospital to be treated for his burns. He suffered burns to approximately fifty percent of his body. He also had a 2-inch laceration on top of his head from possible blunt force trauma.
SMPD detectives are following up on leads and working hard to identify the suspect involved in this incident. They are looking to question a subject who was seen in the area during the incident. He is described as a male 5’6” - 5’8”, medium build, wearing a hat, long-sleeved white shirt, and dark shorts.
Anyone with information pertaining to this incident is encouraged to contact Criminal Investigations Division (CID) Detective Tavera at 310-458-2256 or the Watch Commander at 310-458-8427.
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