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Fatal Shooting Erupts Near Santa Monica Intersection
30 Mar
Summary
- A man died after a shooting late Saturday night.
- The incident involved an altercation between two vehicles.
- Police are actively seeking the suspect who fled the scene.
A man has died following a fatal shooting that took place late Saturday night in Santa Monica. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. near the intersection of Fourth Street and Olympic Drive.
Responding officers discovered a man with a gunshot wound. Paramedics from the Santa Monica Fire Department transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The victim has not yet been publicly identified.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department, preliminary information suggests the shooting was preceded by an altercation between individuals in two separate vehicles. During this confrontation, the suspect allegedly fired at least one round, striking the victim.
The suspect had already fled the area by the time law enforcement arrived. This remains an active and ongoing investigation, and police are asking anyone with information to contact detectives.
