On November 21, 2003, at approximately 1:35 p.m., Santa Monica Police responded to the 1900 block of 17^th Street regarding possible gunshots heard in the area.

At the scene, officers discovered the victim of a minor gunshot wound to the arm.  The investigation revealed Suspect #1 (Male, African-American, 30-years old) shot at the victim then fled in a gold colored Chevrolet.  Suspect #2, a Female, African-American, 20-years old, reportedly drove the vehicle south on 17^th Street, then eastbound on Pico Boulevard.  The victim was treated at the scene for a grazing gunshot wound and released.

During the course of today’s investigation, Samuel Antoine Johnson (Male, African-American, 31-years old), was identified as the gunman in the attempted murder.

At approximately 6:00 p.m., Santa Monica Police Investigators observed Johnson walking towards a vehicle in the 1400 block of Euclid Street.  Investigators took him into custody without incident.  He was later booked at the Santa Monica Jail for attempted murder and a parole violation.  Johnson has no bail at this time.

The investigation is on going.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting is encouraged to call the Santa Monica Police Department at 310.458.8491.

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