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SUSPECTS ARRESTED
SHOTS FIRED INVESTIGATION 
  
May 23, 2003
  

On May 22, 2003, at Santa Monica Police arrested a suspect involved in the recent shooting in the Pico Neighborhood.  The suspect was arrested in area of his father’s residence in the 1800 block of 17th Street.  After the arrest, a search warrant was obtained and served.  A firearm and approximately 100 rounds of live ammunition were recovered during the search.  The suspect has been identified as Terrence Brown, M/B 23 of Santa Monica.  He was booked for assault with a deadly weapon and outstanding warrants.  His bail has been set at $53,000.

On May 23, 2003, Santa Monica Police Department conducted several searches in Santa Monica related to the recent shootings in the Pico-Neighborhood.  

The first search was conducted at 8:00 a.m., in the 1900 block of 17th Street.  After the completion of the search, the resident identified as Richard De La Cruz M/H 30 of Santa Monica was arrested and charged with probation violation.  Evidence was recovered at the scene linking the suspect to the recent shootings in Santa Monica.  De La Cruz’ bail has been set at $12, 500.

A second search was conducted at 8:00 a.m. in the 1400 block of 11th Street.  After completion of the search, the resident identified as Richard Hernandez M/H 19 of Santa Monica was arrested for probation violation.  Hernandez has no bail.

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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