Shooting - Homicide
January 15, 2025 10:10 AM
**THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS BASED ON A PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION, WHICH IS ACTIVE AND ONGOING**
General Information:
Date of Incident: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 1:30 a.m.
Type of Incident: Shooting
Location: 200 Block Broadway (at Alley 2)
Suspect: Male White or Hispanic in his 20s
Victim: Male Black in his 30s (Not yet identified)
On January 15, 2025, at approximately 1:30 AM, a shooting occurred in the 200 Block of Broadway in Santa Monica. Just prior to the incident, an unidentified female was seen arguing with the victim, a male believed to be homeless. The suspect, a male white or Hispanic, approached the victim and chased him into the middle of the street, shooting the victim in the back. The suspect was last seen running northbound in Alley 2 and out of sight.
Officers arrived on scene and attempted lifesaving efforts. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The victim has not been identified. Detectives are currently reviewing witness statements and surveillance video to identify the parties involved.
Anyone with information about this incident, please contact Det. Reyes (Isaac.Reyes@santamonica.gov) at (310) 458-4852, Detective Sergeant Lozano (Alfonso.Lozano@santamonica.gov) at (310) 458-8774, or the Watch Commander 24 hours a day at (310) 458-8427.
Media Contact
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