By Lookout Staff
April 28 – Police have released a sketch of the man suspected of opening fire last week on three women standing behind an apartment building in an ocean-view neighborhood in Santa Monica’s pricey north side.
The suspect -- described as a male in his mid 20s, 5'10” to 6' tall and approximately 180 pounds -- wounded two of the women, who were taken to local hospitals, police said.
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The victims were standing “to the rear” of the building at 135 San Vicente Boulevard with a third woman when a man fired several shots at them at around 9:25 p.m. Friday, police said.
Two passing physicians who heard the shots provided immediate medical care until paramedics from the Santa Monica Fire Department arrived, police said. |
Police believe the victims may have been targeted “as a result of previous incidents in which they were involved,” said Lt. Daniel Salerno.
The suspect -- who was wearing a black t-shirt and shorts and may have facial hair -- fled east on foot, police said. No vehicle was seen, and the suspect is still at large.
Anyone with additional information should call the Santa Monica Police Department Detectives at (310) 458-8451 (Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or the Watch Commander at (310) 458-8427 (24 hours).
