Local police looking for shooting suspect
By Daily Press staff
OCEAN PARK — A woman is listed in stable condition at a local hospital after she was shot in the arm while walking in this neighborhood early Sunday morning.
At about 3:45 a.m., Santa Monica police officers responded to the 800 block of Pacific Street where the victim said she was walking when a man pulled up in a car and stopped next to her. The suspect attempted to talk to the victim and when she looked toward him, she saw him pointing a handgun at her, police said. The victim turned away and began to run, when she heard a loud pop and realized that she had been shot in the right arm. She was taken to a local hospital where she is recovering.
The suspect is described as a white male, possibly European, in his late 20s to early 30s, having a thin, long neck and round shoulders, an oval shaped head with prominent features, light brown wavy/curly hair 1” to 2” in length, clean shaven with a large mouth, and a slight accent. The suspect was wearing a light gray T-shirt.
The suspect’s vehicle is described as a mid ‘90s Toyota, possibly a Camry sedan with power windows, minor dents and scratches on the passenger side.
Anyone having information regarding the 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 20, 2004. Read the original PDF.