Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Aug 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Person shot in attempted robbery at Santa Monica Pier
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A person was shot during an attempted armed robbery near the entrance to the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday night, police confirmed to KTLA. Officers from the Santa Monica Police Department responded heavily just before 8 p.m., and several nearby intersections were closed during the search.
WHO: Santa Monica Police Department; an attempted robbery suspect and a victim
WHAT: A person suffered a gunshot wound during an attempted armed robbery near the Santa Monica Pier entrance.
WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026
WHERE: Santa Monica Pier entrance, Santa Monica, CA
WHY: Motive not yet established.
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