Arrest Made in Shooting, Attempted Robbery at Santa Monica Pier
- A person was shot near the Santa Monica Pier, home to Pacific Park, during an attempted robbery on Sunday evening. A group approached the victim around 7:50 p.m. near the pier ramp before a fight ensued.
- What occurred was an alleged robbery attempt that escalated into violence when one suspect pulled out a gun and shot the victim in the leg during the altercation.
- Officers arrived shortly after 7:45 p.m. and treated the victim at the scene, who sustained injuries police believe are minor and non-life-threatening. Paramedics transported the individual to a nearby hospital.
- The suspects fled the scene before authorities arrived, and as of 10 p.m. on Sunday, the Santa Monica Police Department had not announced any arrests or released suspect descriptions.
- Santa Monica in 2025 saw an overall decline of more than 12% in violent crime and burglaries compared to 2024, with robberies falling 24% year over year according to the department's annual report released in March.
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Arrest made in shooting, attempted robbery at Santa Monica Pier
A suspect has been arrested after a Sunday night shooting that left one man injured just outside the entrance to the crowded Santa Monica Pier. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m., prompting a heavy response from officers with the Santa Monica Police Department. Several intersections in the area were closed as police searched for [...]
Shooting Near Santa Monica Pier, Police Pursuit Closes Promenade Sunday Night
Santa Monica police responded to a shooting near the Pier ramp on the evening of August 23, 2026, according to an official statement from the Santa Monica Police Department. At approximately 7:49 p.m. PST on August 23, officers were called to the area near the Pier ramp after reports of gunfire. Preliminary investigation indicates that a victim was approached by a group of individuals. An...
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