Homeless man fatally shot after argument with woman in Santa Monica

Police are searching for a man who shot and killed a transient seen arguing with a woman in Santa Monica early Tuesday.

The shooting occurred around 1:30 a.m. in the 200 block of Broadway, Santa Monica police stated.

Investigators learned that the victim, a man in his 30s believed to be homeless, was seen arguing with a female just before the shooting took place.

“The suspect, a male white or Hispanic, approached the victim and chased him into the
middle of the street, shooting the victim in the back,” police stated in a release.

The unidentified victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said.

The suspect, who is believed to be in his 20s, was last seen running northbound in a nearby alley and out of sight.

Detectives are reviewing witness statements and surveillance video in hopes of identifying everyone involved.

Anyone with further information was asked to call Det. Reyes at 310-458-4852, Det. Lozano at 310-458-8774 or the Watch Commander 24 hours a day at 310-458-8427.