Homicide — Santa Monica, CA — reported 2026-07-20

SUMMARY

A man was shot and killed in a parking lot next to the Santa Monica Pier early Monday.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Homicide
  • Location: Santa Monica, CA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-20
  • Suspect: not stated
  • Victim(s): 1 (man with multiple gunshot wounds)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The shooting occurred around 12:30 a.m. Monday in Parking Lot 1 North, located at 1550 Pacific Coast Highway just north of the pier.
  • Two groups were in a physical altercation before shots rang out.
  • First responders attempted to resuscitate the man, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • The victim has not yet been identified.
  • No suspects are in custody.