Man allegedly stabbed victim in city park
By Daily Press staff
At about 5:40 p.m., a Santa Monica police officer saw a disturbance in the park and realized that a stabbing had just taken place.
The officer immediately arrested Javier Beltran Ochoa, 43, and recovered the knife. After receiving treatment from Santa Monica Fire paramedics, the victim was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in fair condition. The victim was stabbed in the stomach.
The victim said he didn’t know the suspect and claimed that the attack was unprovoked.
Ochoa was booked at the Santa Monica Jail and charged with attempt murder. His bail has been set at $500,000.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Robbery/Homicide Unit of the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-845.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 25, 2002. Read the original PDF.