One police officer was injured on Wednesday in Santa Monica, California, after a suspect opened fire in a mall parking garage near 3rd Street Promenade.
The injured officer was rushed to a local hospital. His condition is not known.
HAPPENING NOW: Active shooter with possible police office down or killed in @santamonicacity California, just 4 blocks from the beach in prime tourist district.
Just hours after city’s “defund the police” socialist city council was reluctant to add even one new officer.… pic.twitter.com/r60SDwVvyN
— Houman David Hemmati, MD, PhD (@houmanhemmati) June 25, 2025
Santa Monica Police said officers are responding to an active situation.
Active Police Incident: Please avoid the area near Santa Monica Place. Officers are responding to an active situation.
Updates and additional information will be provided once available. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. pic.twitter.com/2be2cI8PcE
— Santa Monica Police (@SantaMonicaPD) June 25, 2025
The Santa Monica PD said the suspect remains at large:
The Santa Monica Police Department is actively managing an ongoing incident following a shooting. The suspect remains at large, and a coordinated search is underway. We ask members of the public to avoid the area near Santa Monica Place (4th St & Colorado) to allow emergency personnel to respond safely and efficiently.
One of our officers sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to a local hospital for medical care.
This remains an evolving situation. Additional details will be shared as they are confirmed and when appropriate to do so.
We appreciate the community’s patience and cooperation as we work to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Updates will be provided through official Santa Monica Police Department channels.
The Santa Monica Police Department is actively managing an ongoing incident following a shooting. The suspect remains at large, and a coordinated search is underway. We ask members of the public to avoid the area near Santa Monica Place (4th St & Colorado) to allow emergency…
— Santa Monica Police (@SantaMonicaPD) June 25, 2025
Santa Monica PD released a photo of the suspect: Black male in his 30s wearing a dark-colored jacket and black pants.
“If you recognize this individual or see someone matching this description, do not approach—call 9-1-1 immediately,” Santa Monica PD said.
Santa Monica Place has been cleared.
The suspect remains at large.
See photo below.
Description: Male, Black, Approximate age: 30s
Wearing a dark-colored jacket and black pants
If you recognize this individual or see someone matching this description, do not… pic.twitter.com/0DGFvZukRz
— Santa Monica Police (@SantaMonicaPD) June 25, 2025
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