An officer was injured in a shooting incident near Santa Monica Place mall on Wednesday, as confirmed by multiple sources. The incident sparked a considerable police response, with authorities asking the public to steer clear of the area during the ongoing investigation. NBC Los Angeles reported that the search for the shooter was still active, with limited information available on the unfolding situation.
According to a video from the Citizen app, officers were seen responding quickly to respond near the 3rd Street Promenade. Santa Monica police have not released many details regarding the officer's injuries, including whether the officer was shot, as per ABC7. The injured officer was transported to a local hospital for medical attention following the incident.
CBS News Los Angeles reported that an officer had approached a suspect for an unspecified reason, which led to gunfire. It is still unknown whether the officer returned fire during the confrontation. As of their last update, the exact condition of the injured officer was not clear, noted CBS News Los Angeles.
The Santa Monica Police Department has issued a statement on their Facebook page indicating that the situation is ongoing and urging the public to avoid the specific area to "allow emergency personnel to respond safely and efficiently." They have assured that the officer received medical care but have yet to provide further details on the incident. The full statement can be accessed on the Santa Monica Police Department's Facebook page.
