A Rialto man was arrested Sunday night after a shooting on the Santa Monica Pier left two people injured following a large fight involving multiple individuals, police said.
Jaysawn Williams, 18, was taken into custody after receiving medical treatment and booked into the Santa Monica Jail on charges of assault with a firearm and grossly negligent discharge of a firearm, the Santa Monica Police Department said.
The incident occurred at approximately 9 p.m. Sunday when officers responded to reports of gunfire on the pier. One victim sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was taken to a local hospital. A second individual suffered a graze wound and also sought medical treatment — detectives later determined that second person was the suspected shooter.
Officers provided initial medical aid at the scene before paramedics arrived. The department maintains a regular patrol presence on the pier, which allowed officers to respond rapidly, police said.
The pier has since reopened and normal operations have resumed.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Esteban Hernandez at esteban.hernandez@santamonica.gov or the Watch Commander at 310-458-8427.