Shooting leaves man in hospital
By Daily Press staff
CITY — An unidentified man is listed in guarded condition after he was shot on Saturday afternoon.
At 2:07 p.m., Santa Monica Police responded to the 1300 block of Stanford Street regarding calls of shots fired. While officers were checking the area, they were notified that a man had walked into a local hospital with a gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim is listed in guarded condition. The suspects are described as two male Hispanics and their vehicle is described as a brown Ford minivan.
The SMPD is investigating whether or not the shooting was related to an earlier shooting in Los Angeles, where a Santa Monica man was fatally shot. (See related story)
Anyone having information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491. 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 September 26, 2005. Read the original PDF.