Victim dies after being stabbed in chest outside public restroom at Santa Monica Beach

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC) -- A man has died after being stabbed in the chest outside a restroom at Santa Monica Beach, authorities said.

A suspect remained in custody in connection with the deadly incident, which was reported shortly after 2 p.m. Monday, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
[Ads /]
Officers responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon and found the victim suffering from at least one stab wound, investigators said.

Police performed CPR at the scene and firefighters transported the critically wounded man to a hospital, where he later died. His identity has not been released.

A suspect was taken into custody immediately after the stabbing, authorities said. The name of the person in custody was not disclosed.
[Ads /]
The circumstances that led to the homicide were unclear. Whether the assailant and victim knew each other remains under investigation, police said.
Copyright © 2024 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.