Attack on Police Officer / Officer Involved Shooting
October 5, 2024 10:25 PM
Santa Monica, CA – On Saturday, October 5, 2024, at approximately 5:21 PM, an officer from the Santa Monica Police Department was the victim of an unprovoked attack.
The officer was on foot at the front of the police station to collect information from a resident about an unrelated call when he was confronted by a male in his 30s at the front doors of the station.
Our officer explained to the individual that he needed to wait while he spoke with the other party. Without warning, the individual attacked the officer while pulling a knife from his clothing. The suspect slashed and stabbed the officer. The officer immediately moved away and armed himself with his duty weapon. The suspect followed the officer continuing the knife attack as the wounded officer retreated around the corner of the building where the officer involved shooting occurred.
Santa Monica officers rendered medical aid to the subject until Santa Monica Fire Department took over life support efforts. The subject was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office is responding. Per protocol, the Santa Monica Police Department is conducting an internal investigation to ensure that policy and procedures were followed. Additionally, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will be investigating this incident.
Anyone with information about this incident or suspect is asked to contact the Watch Commander desk 24 hours a day at (310) 458-8427.
Please forward all media inquiries to Erika.aklufi@santamonica.gov.
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Erika Aklufi
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Erika.Aklufi@santamonica.gov