Man shot in drive-by
By Daily Press staff
PICO NEIGHBORHOOD — A 25-year-old Santa Monica man is recovering from minor injuries he sustained in a drive-by shooting on July 4.
At 2:02 p.m., Santa Monica Police responded to the 1900 block of 19th Street regarding calls of shots fired. When officers arrived at the location, they were unable to locate any victims, however they spoke to a witness. While officers were conducting their investigation, the police department was contacted by a local hospital that had a man with a gunshot wound. The victim had non-life threatening gunshot wounds to his right foot and right elbow.
The suspects were described as two male Hispanics in a metallic blue, two-door compact vehicle.
Police haven’t determined whether or not the shooting was gang related.
Anyone having information regarding the shooting is encouraged to contact the robbery/homicide unit of the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8451 or the Watch Commander’s Office at (310) 458- 8426. Callers who wish to provide anonymous information also may call the We-Tip national hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463). Callers with information that leads to an arrest and conviction become eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 6, 2006. Read the original PDF.