By Anne Eggebroten Santa Monica
In Santa Monica, a gunman who paused after killing two people would not have been able to kill 30 more two hours later.
When one or two people are shot and killed in Santa Monica, everyone within a mile of the event knows about it immediately; helicopters appear, black-and-whites, sirens, blocks are cordoned off with yellow tape. At the first sign, people turn on their radios and televisions, call their neighbors and access the Internet to find out what has happened. If a gunman is on the loose, a chase ensues.
To find out what is happening, people can go to www.santamonicapd.org and look at the column entitled “Press Releases” or go to the Web sites of the local newspapers.
As a member of the Violence Prevention Coalition of Santa Monica, I want to thank the Santa Monica Police Department for their skill and fast, visible, audible response in protecting and serving us.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 19, 2007. Read the original PDF.