Two Shot in Pico Neighborhood

By Lookout Staff

August 30 -- Two individuals were shot during an assault in the Pico Neighborhood early Sunday morning, police said.

The incident -- which police are characterizing as a possible “mutual combat/self-defense situation” -- took place shortly before 2 a.m. on 11th Street and Pico Boulevard, said Lt. Frank Fabrega, the police department spokesman.

The two subjects shot were taken to a local hospital, Fabrega said. One sustained a gunshot wound to his leg, the other was shot in the upper torso.

“While officers were conducting this investigation, they were contacted by Los Angeles Police Department who had two subjects reporting that they were involved in an assault in Santa Monica,” Fabrega said.

The additional subjects are being interviewed regarding this incident, police said.

Anyone with information should call the Robbery/Homicide Unit of the Santa Monica Police Department at 310-458-8451 or the Watch Commander's Office at 310-458-8426.

Callers, who wish to remain anonymous, yet still become eligible for a reward, may also call the WeTip national hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME.