On Monday, September 10, 2007, at 3:45 P.M., the Santa Monica Police Department responded to the 1700 block of Ocean Front Walk regarding gunshots being fired. When the police officers arrived, they were contacted by witnesses who said that the suspects and the victims had fled the location on foot. Officers secured the possible crime scene and processed it for evidence.

Preliminary investigation revealed that two male Hispanics had been involved in an argument with a male Black, when one of the male Hispanics brandished a knife. The male Black then pulled out a handgun, pointed it at the male Hispanic’s and a gunshot was heard. It is unknown how many gunshots were fired or if any of the male Hispanic’s were injured, as they fled the scene walking southbound on Ocean Front Walk. After the gunshot was fired, the male Black fled the scene. It is unknown what type of handgun was used. No vehicle was seen.

The suspect is described as: Male, Black, 26 years old, 6’2/180 lbs. short dread locks, no shirt and wearing black and white plaid shorts.

The local hospitals have been notified and this investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8427 (24 hours) or call Detectives at (310) 458-8451 (M – F, 8 AM – 5 PM). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call the WeTip hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).