Stabbing Incident Erupts During Group Fight on Santa Monica Beach

Santa Monica, CA – On Saturday, June 29, 2024, one person was stabbed during a large group fight involving about two dozen people on the beach near the Santa Monica Pier.

At 2:21 p.m., officers responded to a 911 call reporting multiple males fighting north of the Pier near Tower 14, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. A drone was the first to arrive and confirmed an active fight, with additional officers quickly intervening.

It was confirmed that one individual was stabbed during the altercation. Authorities located two victims: one with a non-life-threatening stab wound and another with a possible broken ankle. Both were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

Witnesses reported that the fight erupted between a group of street vendors and beachgoers, possibly triggered by an alleged inappropriate gesture by a vendor towards a female beachgoer.

Five males were arrested: three for Assault with a Deadly Weapon, one for Battery, and one for Sexual Battery. The incident is still under investigation.

Santa Monica Police Officers and Harbor Patrol Officers were seen searching the sand for a knife using a metal detector, which they successfully located buried under the sand.

The Santa Monica Police Department urges the community to stay vigilant. "See something, say something! Your vigilance can help keep our community safe. If you witness suspicious activity, don't hesitate to report it by calling 9-1-1 or 310-458-8491 for the non-emergency dispatcher," the department stated.

'''''''''''''''''''''''
Fabian Lewkowicz is an award-winning Santa Monica-based professional photojournalist and press photographer, and the creator of the photo blog, Santa Monica Close Up. With years of experience as a staff photographer for several media outlets including the Santa Monica Daily Press, Santa Monica Mirror, Santa Monica Observer, and the Santa Monica Corsair, Fabian has captured some of the most iconic moments of Santa Monica.

Fabian's photographs have been exhibited in a variety of settings, including museums, art galleries, hospitals, department stores, banks, fire stations, police stations, commercial buildings, amusement parks, offices, and homes. His photography captures the essence of Santa Monica, from its beautiful landscapes and stunning sunsets to its unique culture and diverse community.

Support Santa Monica Closeup by making a One Time Donation via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fabia...

Make a One Time Donation via Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/santamonicacloseup

Follow us on Instagram:   / santamonicacloseup  

Follow us on Facebook:   / santamonicacloseup  

Follow us on Twitter:   / smcloseup  

Join this channel to gain access to perks:
   / @santamonicacloseup  

For licensing this video email: [email protected]

TAGS: Photojournalism, Photojournalist, Documentary, Cinema Verite, Fly-on-the-wall, Observational Photography, Press Photography

The video is intended solely for personal use. Any form of copying, re-uploading, sampling or other unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

(C) 2024 Fabian Lewkowicz/Santa Monica Closeup. All Rights Reserved.