On July 31, 2002 at 8:39 a.m., Santa Monica Police responded to the area of 17^th Street and Delaware regarding calls of shots fired.  As officers were responding to the area, the Police Department received a call from the 2300 block of 17^th Street, approximately ½ miles away from the original location, regarding a bullet that struck a window at a pre-school.  Officers responded to the pre-school and immediately determined that no one was injured and recovered evidence from the location.

When officers arrived at 17^th Street and Delaware they located several shell casings in the alley.  Officers were unable to locate any victims of this crime.

Suspects possibly related to this shooting are described as two (2) Males Hispanics and the suspect’s vehicle is described as an unknown year Brown or Rust Mini-Van.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Robbery/Homicide Unit of the Santa Monica Police Department at 310 458-8451 or the Watch Commander’s Office at 310 458-8426.

For more information, please contact:
Lieutenant Frank Fabrega
(310) 458-8418

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