January 15th Homicide Suspect in Custody
February 16, 2025 6:23 PM
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: Fabian Mendez, Male Hispanic, DOB: July 15, 1997 (in custody)
- Original Press Release
On January 15, 2025, at approximately 1:30 AM, a shooting occurred in the 200 Block of Broadway in Santa Monica. The suspect, Fabian Mendez of Inglewood, approached the victim and pursued him into the middle of the street, where he shot the victim in the back. Despite lifesaving efforts by responding officers, the victim succumbed to his injuries.
On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, after an extensive and thorough investigation, Mendez was taken into custody by the Santa Monica Police Department. He is charged with homicide under Penal Code 187, with bail set at $3,000,000.
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
Lewis Gilmour
Lieutenant
Lewis.Gilmour@santamonica.gov
