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Man Who Shot Santa Monica Officer Linked To Shooting Of 2 Teens In Driverless Taxi: Police

  • Santa Monica Police arrested David John Hairston II after a three-hour search near Palisades Park on Wednesday afternoon.
  • Following a verbal dispute, suspect David Hairston allegedly shot two teens in a Waymo taxi and later ambushed an officer, prompting a citywide manhunt.
  • Santa Monica, Los Angeles, and El Segundo police, aided by a search dog and a resident tip after reviewing security footage and witness interviews, conducted a coordinated three-hour search resulting in Hairston’s arrest near Palisades Park.
  • After the scene cleared, the officer remains hospitalized in stable condition, juveniles’ injuries are non-life-threatening, and Santa Monica Place is now secure.
  • Hairston remains held on $1 million bail, with his next court date set for July 14 pending a mental health evaluation.
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Suspect in Santa Monica shootings identified, held on $1M bail

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Santa Monica Observer broke the news in on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
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