By Lookout Staff
October 15, 2009 -- Police are looking for suspects who fired BBs at a crowd protesting animal cruelty in front of a Santa Monica pet shop Sunday.
Two victims were struck outside the Aquarium & Pet Center at 826 Wilshire Boulevard at 2:41 p.m., police said.
The victims were struck in the lower leg area, said Sgt. Jay Trisler, a Police Department spokesman.
The victims were part of a large crowd gathered outside the store to protest the alleged sale of purebred puppies bred in inhumane conditions.
The incident is regarded as an assault with a deadly weapon.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Bambrick at 310.458.8932 or Sergeant Ira Rutan at 310.458.8959 or the Santa Monica Police Department (24 hours) at (310) 458-8495.
Those who wish to remain anonymous can call WeTip at 1-800-78-CRIME (1-800-782-7463). Those who provide information may be eligible for a reward if it leads to an arrest and conviction.
