Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 25, 2026 at 2:00 AM ET
Aug 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM ET
Person shot near Santa Monica Pier; suspects flee
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Santa Monica Police responded to a call shortly after 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, near the Santa Monica Pier. Police said a group approached a victim in an alleged robbery attempt, a fight broke out, and a suspect shot the victim in the leg. The victim was taken to a hospital with injuries officials believe may be minor; no arrests were announced by 10 p.m.
WHO: Santa Monica Police Department; an unidentified victim; a suspect who shot the victim; multiple suspects involved in an alleged robbery attempt
WHAT: A shooting occurred after an alleged robbery attempt and fight near the Santa Monica Pier; the victim was shot in the leg.
WHEN: Aug 23, 2026
WHERE: Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA
WHY: Police said the incident began with an alleged robbery attempt that led to a fight, during which the victim was shot.
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