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Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
Santa Monica mall shooting: Police injured, armed suspect triggers citywide manhunt and mall lockdown
A Santa Monica police officer was injured in a shooting near the busy Santa Monica Place mall on Wednesday afternoon(June 26), prompting a citywide manhunt and sparking fear among shoppers and residents. According to authorities, the incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. PT near the mall's parking structure, just off 4th Street and Colorado Avenue, adjacent to the popular Third Street Promenade. The officer was responding to reports of a suspicious individual when gunfire erupted. It remains unclear whether the officer was directly shot or injured during the altercation, but police confirmed the officer was transported to a nearby hospital and is in stable condition. No other injuries have been reported. Suspect on the run Live Events The Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) has identified the suspect as a Black male in his 30s, last seen wearing a dark jacket and black pants. He is considered armed and dangerous. A photograph of the suspect, captured via surveillance footage, was posted on social media Wednesday evening. Authorities are urging the public not to approach the suspect if spotted, but instead to call 911 immediately. 'This was an officer-involved shooting . We're deploying every tool at our disposal including new technology, to bring this individual to justice,' said Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete. Videos circulating online showed dozens of officers in tactical gear surrounding the mall, helicopters overhead, and nearby roads sealed off. The downtown Santa Monica Metro station was also shut down, with shuttle buses dispatched to manage commuter flow. Investigation ongoing The SMPD is leading the investigation, working in coordination with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and other agencies. Surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts are being reviewed, though authorities have yet to comment on a potential motive or whether the officer was specifically targeted. 'This remains an evolving situation,' the department said in a statement, cautioning against speculation. The shooting comes amid heightened public concern around gun violence in the US, particularly in spaces once considered safe, such as shopping centers and transit hubs. Santa Monica Place, an open-air luxury mall, is a high-traffic destination, especially during summer months. Officials continue to ask for the public's help while reassuring residents that law enforcement is 'working around the clock' to secure the area.
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Santa Monica Place mall shooter identified? Police reveal key detail amid shooting investigation
A shooting near Santa Monica Place mall, located at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, on Wednesday injured one police officer and triggered a massive police response. The Santa Monica Police Department revealed the first details about the suspect on social media, saying he is at large. Police in tactical gear gather during a search for a suspect, after a police officer was shot near the Santa Monica Place mall. (REUTERS) The incident occurred around 2:30 PM PT on near Santa Monica Place, an upscale outdoor mall at 4th Street and Colorado Avenue. Gunshots were reported in the vicinity, possibly originating in the mall's parking structure, leading to an active shooter alert, One SMPD officer was injured during the response and transported to a local hospital, though it remains unclear whether the officer was shot or injured otherwise. No other injuries were reported, and the mall was evacuated and cleared by police by 2:29 PM PT. Videos showed a heavy police presence, including a helicopter and officers engaging with the suspect. The downtown Santa Monica train station was closed, with LA Metro arranging bus shuttles. Suspect description The SMPD has not released the suspect's identity, describing him only as a Black male in his 30s, last seen wearing a dark-colored jacket and black pants, and considered 'armed and dangerous'. A photo of the suspect was posted on X, with Santa Monica Police Department urging the public to call 911 if they recognize him or spot someone matching the description, but not to approach. The suspect fled the scene, and a coordinated search involving multiple agencies is underway, with streets within two blocks of the mall closed. Mayor Lana Negrete confirmed it was an officer-involved shooting, stating, 'We're deploying every tool at our disposal—including new technology,' to apprehend the suspect. Investigation updates The SMPD is actively investigating, reviewing surveillance footage and witness statements, but has shared limited details to avoid compromising the search. Social media reports from mall employees, like a Free People salesperson and a Nordstrom shopper, described being locked down during the chaos. However, police have not confirmed the shooting's motive or whether it was targeted. The SMPD said, 'This remains an evolving situation.'
Indianapolis Star
25-06-2025
- Indianapolis Star
Shooting near Santa Monica Pier leaves officer injured, suspect at large: Police
LOS ANGELES – A shooting occurred in Santa Monica on June 25, blocks away from the city's famed pier, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. The department said that in a post on X that the shooting occurred near Santa Monica Place, the capstone mall of the Third Street Promenade shopping district. The suspect, described as a Black male in his 30's wearing a dark-colored jacket and black pants, remains at large as of a 2:29 p.m. PT update. One officer was injured in the shooting, according to the police department.
USA Today
25-06-2025
- USA Today
Shooting near Santa Monica Pier leaves officer injured, suspect at large: Police
LOS ANGELES – A shooting occurred in Santa Monica on June 25, blocks away from the city's famed pier, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. The department said that in a post on X that the shooting occurred near Santa Monica Place, the capstone mall of the Third Street Promenade shopping district. The suspect, described as a Black male in his 30's wearing a dark-colored jacket and black pants, remains at large as of a 2:29 p.m. PT update. One officer was injured in the shooting, according to the police department. This is a developing story.
Metro
25-06-2025
- Metro
Shooting near California mall injures officer as search for gunman underway
A shooting broke out at an outdoor mall in Santa Monica, California, injuring a police officer and setting off an manhunt. Gunfire erupted at Santa Monica Place near the 3rd Street Promenade on Wednesday afternoon. 'The suspect remains at large, and a coordinated search is underway,' stated the Santa Monica Police Department. Got a story? Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ Or you can submit your videos and pictures here. For more stories like this, check our news page. Follow on Twitter and Facebook for the latest news updates. You can now also get articles sent straight to your device. Sign up for our daily push alerts here. MORE: Tube passenger who killed 'gentle' engineer could serve less than six years MORE: Plane shoots fire from engine mid-flight as it makes emergency landing MORE: Zelensky suits up for Trump meeting and congratulates him on 'successful operation' on Iran
