On August 28, 2005, at 1:58 a.m., Santa Monica Police responded to Pico Blvd. and 11^th Street regarding a call of shots fired. When officers arrived the two subjects shot were transported to a local hospital.  While officers were conducting this investigation, they were contacted by Los Angeles Police Department who had two subjects reporting that they were involved in an assault in Santa Monica.  Preliminary investigation indicates that all parties involved have been identified and this incident may be a mutual combat/self-defense situation.

One person sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and the second subject sustained gunshot wound to the upper torso. Both subjects were transported to a local hospital.  Two additional subjects are being interviewed regarding this incident. 

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.  Callers, who wish to remain anonymous, yet still become eligible for a reward, may also call the WeTip national hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).