In a violent attack on Christmas Eve, Santa Monica police arrested a man charged with attempted homicide after he allegedly assaulted another man in his apartment. According to an alert from the Santa Monica Police Department, officers swung into action around 11:26 PM on December 24th, responding to a distress call from an apartment situated in the 1300 block of 14th Street where an assault was reported to be in progress.
Upon their arrival, police discovered a male resident with severe stab wounds and facial injuries. Despite his condition, the victim was conscious and capable of describing his attacker, a person he reportedly knew. Found in the unit, the injuries sustained by the victim included stabs to his forehead, neck, and back, as detailed in a statement from the Santa Monica Police.
Simultaneously, witnesses outside the apartment quickly directed officers to the suspect, identified as 29-year-old Christopher Clay Williams. Williams was located by police without a fuss in the 1300 block of Alley 14, near where the incident took place. The suspect was apprehended and transported to the Santa Monica Jail, booked on charges including Attempted Homicide.
Anyone who might have insight or information about the incident or knows anything about Christopher Clay Williams is encouraged to come forward, reaching out to Detective Tavera at [email protected], Detective Sergeant Gradle at [email protected], or by contacting the Watch Commander, a service that's available 24 hours, at 310-458-8427.
