Event Brief
Aug 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM ET
Santa Monica boosts patrols after weekend shootings
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Santa Monica police began enhanced patrols this week at the Santa Monica Pier, Palisades Park, beaches, and downtown after two weekend shootings. A Sunday shooting injured a robbery victim; an officer-involved shooting Saturday occurred in Palisades Park, and the city says it will release body-worn camera footage within weeks.
WHO: Santa Monica Police Department; Police Chief Darrick Jacob; officers and detectives
WHAT: Enhanced police patrols deployed at the Pier, Palisades Park, beaches, and downtown following two weekend shootings; body-worn camera footage to be released within weeks.
WHEN: Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Santa Monica
WHY: The stepped-up deployment followed two weekend shootings, including a downtown robbery-related shooting and an officer-involved shooting at Palisades Park.
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