On Sunday, June 3, 2007, at approximately 8 A.M., Santa Monica Police Officers responded to the 1500 block of Palisades Park regarding a subject who was lying on a park bench adjacent to the Senior Citizen Center with blood on his face and passed out. When the officers arrived they determined that the subject was dead. Although this is an on-going murder investigation, it appears that the victim had died as a result of blunt force trauma that he received to his head. It is unknown how long the victim had been dead prior to being discovered.

Pending the notification of next of kin, the victim’s identity is not being released. The victim is believed to be homeless and is described as a Male White 37 years old.

At this time there is no suspect information.

Anyone having information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Robbery/Homicide Detail of the Santa Monica Police Department at 310.458.8451 or the Watch Commander’s Office at 310.458.8427.  Callers who wish to provide anonymous information may also call the WeTip national hotline at 1.800.78.CRIME (27463).  Callers with information leading to an arrest and conviction may become eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.