Police say shootings could have been in self-defense
11TH STREET — Two people were hospitalized after being shot during an early-morning shoot-out on Monday.
Police claim four individuals were involved.
At 1:58 a.m., the Santa Monica police responded to emergency calls from the area of Pico Boulevard and 11th Street. When officers arrived at the scene, they found the two gunshot victims.
Both were transported to a local hospital, where they are in stable condition.
Lt. Frank Fabrega, of the Santa Monica Police Department, said that while officers were conducting their investigation, they were contacted by the Los Angeles Police Department.
Representatives from the LAPD told Santa Monica police they had two people in custody, reporting they were involved in an assault in Santa Monica.
So far, no arrests have been made. The case is still under investigation, and police are not yet identifying those involved in the incident. The shootings may have been in self-defense, Fabrega said.
One person involved sustained a gunshot wound to his leg, the other a gunshot wound to the torso.
Anyone with information 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 remain anonymous may also call the WeTip national hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on August 30, 2005. Read the original PDF.