On July 7, 2006, at 8:45 pm, a Santa Monica Police Officer was flagged down regarding a shooting.  Apparently the incident occurred at Virginia Ave Park located in the 2200 block of Virginia Ave.  After the victim was shot he was taken to a local hospital by private vehicle.  The victim is a Male, Hispanic, juvenile who had non-life threatening wounds in the upper torso.

The suspect is described as Male Hispanic, 15 years of age, 5’8, weigh approximately 180 pounds, wearing a white baggy “T” shirt and shorts.  Preliminary investigation indicates this incident appears to be gang related however; the victim does not have any gang affiliation.

Anyone having information regarding this incident 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 provide anonymous information may also call the We-Tip national hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).  Callers with information that leads to an arrest and conviction become eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.