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Santa Monica police officer shot in parking structure seven in downtown Santa Monica.
06/25/2025

Santa Monica police officer shot in parking structure seven in downtown Santa Monica.

A Santa Monica Police Officer has been shot and wounded by a suspect in Parking Structure 7. This in Downtown Santa Monica, around 1 pm on June 25, 2025. Police have blocked off Colorado and Broadway Westbound at 5th Street, as they search for the suspect. This is breaking news.

Four police incidents in one weekend is kind of a lot
06/23/2025

Four police incidents in one weekend is kind of a lot

A Weekend Meant for Celebration—Disrupted by Reckless and Violent Acts

As Santa Monica came together this weekend to celebrate Juneteenth and Pride, our officers responded to a series of reckless and dangerous incidents that disrupted what should have been a time of unity and reflection.

🔹 Sunday evening, officers responded near 2nd and Broadway to a targeted and isolated shooting that left two juveniles injured. Both sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported for medical care. Detectives are actively investigating, and anyone with information is urged to contact SMPD.

🔹 On Saturday night, a suspected DUI driver crashed into a family of five (including a 1-year-old) near Palisades Beach Road. The same driver was linked to three separate hit-and-run collisions earlier that evening. The child was unharmed thanks to proper use of a car seat, and the driver was arrested.

🔹 Late Thursday evening, officers arrested a driver seen doing donuts and burnouts at Ocean and Colorado, and again in the Pier Deck parking lot. The reckless driving caused pavement damage that met the threshold for felony vandalism. That case remains under investigation.

These events are stark reminders that even during a weekend meant for celebration, reckless and violent behavior puts lives at risk.

We thank those who came forward with witness statements and evidence. SMPD remains committed to protecting our community.

A young man pulls a gun and shoots two other juveniles. They are in the hospital this morning. 2nd and Broadway in DTSM
06/23/2025

A young man pulls a gun and shoots two other juveniles. They are in the hospital this morning. 2nd and Broadway in DTSM

6/23/25: On Sunday night in Santa Monica, two juveniles in a Waymo self-driving taxi were shot, authorities reported. Santa Monica Police Department told TV station KTLA that officers responded to a shooting at 2nd Street and Broadway around 11:38 p.m. Officers found two young victims: one shot in t...

"Mostly Peaceful" No Kings Rally in Palisades Park Will Cover Riot, Looting Planned for Promenade Saturday June 14 2025....
06/11/2025

"Mostly Peaceful" No Kings Rally in Palisades Park Will Cover Riot, Looting Planned for Promenade Saturday June 14 2025. As they did on June 1, 2020, looting organizers in will move to ,using a normal rally by useful idiots as cover.

6.10.25 – Authorities are on high alert as reports surface of a planned "mostly peaceful" riot and looting event scheduled for Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Third Street Promenade in Downtown Santa Monica. The event will follow the anti-Trump "No Kings Rally" scheduled for Saturday from 11 am to...

Santa Monica police arrest, homeless man, 30, who punched and injured a 70-year-old woman randomly on the third Street p...
05/01/2025

Santa Monica police arrest, homeless man, 30, who punched and injured a 70-year-old woman randomly on the third Street promenade in Santa Monica https://www.smobserved.com/story/2025/04/28/news/santa-monica-police-arrest-homeless-man-30-who-punched-and-injured-a-70-year-old-woman/8955.html 

5/1/25: Santa Monica police arrested a 30 year-old homeless man for punching a 70-year-old woman on the promenade, knocking her down. The man who is not immediately identified, tried to run from officers, and they pursued him through the promenade. He protested that he had done nothing, and that he....

https://www.smobserved.com/story/2025/03/31/news/span-classbrnwsbreaking-news-span330-shell-station-in-santa-monica-site...
03/30/2025

https://www.smobserved.com/story/2025/03/31/news/span-classbrnwsbreaking-news-span330-shell-station-in-santa-monica-site-of-car-to-car-shooting-saturday-night/8899.html car to car shooting at the police station at Lincoln and pico last night

3/30: Shell Station in Santa Monica Site of Car to Car Shooting Saturday Night On Saturday, March 29th at 4:50 am, Santa Monica Fire and Police Departments responded to a report of a gunshot victim at the Shell gas station located on the corner of Linclon and Pico Blvds. When first responders arrive...

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