By Daily Press staff
The 19-year-old was found lying in the sand near lifeguard tower 20 on Santa Monica Beach between Bay Street and Hollister Avenue. Police said Scott had several gun shot wounds to her chest and stomach. Witnesses at the scene said they saw two men running from the area shortly after the shots were fired.
The Los Angeles Coroner’s Office said an autopsy will be done today and cause of death is unknown.
Santa Monica detectives are investigating the crime. Anyone with information should call the Santa Monica Robbery/Homicide Unit at (310) 458-8451 or the watch commander at (310) 458-8426.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 29, 2002. Read the original PDF.