SANTA MONICA, Calif. (FOX5) — A Las Vegas teen was arrested for a deadly shooting in Santa Monica, police say.
The Santa Monica Police Department said the shooting happened Monday after midnight in a parking lot at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway. When police arrived, officers found a man with gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.
According to police, the investigation suggests a fight happened between two groups before the shooting. The suspect was identified as a 16-year-old from Las Vegas.
The next day, police say the juvenile surrendered to Santa Monica Police and was taken into custody.
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“Violence of any kind has no place in our community,” said Santa Monica Police Chief Darrick Jacob. “While nothing can replace the life that was lost, the swift and focused work of our detectives resulted in the suspect being safely taken into custody. This is an important step, but our work is not finished. Our beachfront is one of Santa Monica’s most heavily visited public spaces, and we remain committed to keeping it safe for residents, visitors, businesses, and everyone who comes to enjoy our community.”
Police say the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at 310-458-8491.
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