Victim shot in torso
By Daily Press staff
VIRGINIA AVE. PARK — A suspected teenaged gang member shot another juvenile here Friday night, leaving the victim with non-life threatening wounds.
On July 7, at 8:45 p.m., a Santa Monica Police Officer was flagged down regarding a shooting. Reportedly, the incident occurred at the park, on the 2200 block of Virginia Avenue.
The victim, who was taken to a local hospital by a private vehicle, is a male Hispanic who was shot in the upper torso, police said.
The suspect is described as male Hispanic, 15 years old, five feet, eight inches tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, wearing a white baggy T-shirt and shorts. While preliminary investigation indicates that the incident appears to be gang related, the victim does not have any gang affiliation, police said.
Anyone having information regarding this incident 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 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 10, 2006. Read the original PDF.