By Daily Press staff
PICO NEIGHBORHOOD — Police have arrested a Santa Monica man for attempted murder relating to Friday’s shooting in this eastside neighborhood.
Samuel Antoine Johnson, 31, was arrested by Santa Monica Police at about 8 p.m. Friday, just hours after he allegedly shot a man in the 1900 block of 17th Street. The victim suffered a minor injury to his right forearm when the bullet grazed his skin. He was treated at the scene by paramedics and released, police said.
SMPD Lt. P.J. Guido said Johnson knew the victim. Police found Johnson walking in the 1400 block of Euclid Street on Friday. He was taken into custody after police matched him with the description given to detectives from the victim and witnesses of the shooting.
Witnesses said a gold-colored Chevrolet pulled up to the victim, Johnson got out of the car and fired a gun at the victim. A female was driving the car, according to police, when the pair sped off. It is unknown whether or not the female has been identified by police.
Johnson remains in custody and has no bail because of a parole violation. Police are not ruling out the possibility that the shooting may have been gang related. The Pico neighborhood has been known for its gang violence in the past.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 24, 2003. Read the original PDF.