2 Girls Shot at Large Party on Santa Monica Beach
SANTA MONICA, Calif.—Two girls suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds at a large party on a Santa Monica beach, authorities said July 9.
At about 9:20 p.m. Friday, multiple officers responded to a large party in “the 2700 block of the Santa Monica beach,” the Santa Monica Police Department reported.
“As they were approaching, officers heard multiple gunshots and the group scattered, including the shooter,” Lt. Erika Aklufi said.
Officers located a 14-year-old girl and a 17-year-old girl suffering from gunshot wounds to their lower legs. Paramedics rushed the Los Angeles residents to a hospital, Aklufi said.
“The victims did not see who fired the weapon or which direction the person fled,” she said.
The suspect was described as a 5-foot-10-inch man with dreadlocks wearing black pants, a white shirt, and a black hat.
Santa Monica police urged anyone with information regarding the shooting to call them at 310-458-8451 or 310-458-8427.
