By Daily Press staff
A woman is listed in stable condition after she was shot Tuesday while walking in an alley just east of Euclid Avenue.
Santa Monica Police responded to the 1300 block of Euclid Avenue at 5:35 p.m. to a call of shots fired. Officers spoke to the woman, who said she was walking 75 yards north of Santa Monica Boulevard and heard what she thought sounded like fireworks in the far distance.
Seconds later, the woman said she felt pain in her lower back and realized that she had been shot. Neither she nor her male companion saw any person in the area.
Santa Monica Fire Paramedics provided first aid and transported the woman to a local hospital. While paramedics were treating her, she was conscious, alert, and responded to questions being asked.
It’s unknown exactly where the possible gunfire came from. Officers are investigating the incident.
Anyone having additional information is encouraged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458.8491.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on November 26, 2003. Read the original PDF.