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Shooting Near Santa Monica Pier Leaves One Dead
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Monday near the Santa Monica Pier in California, with officers responding just after 12:30 a.m. to a report at Parking Lot 1 North on Pacific Coast Highway.
- The victim, an adult found with multiple gunshot wounds, was pronounced dead despite emergency medical efforts; the city has not released the victim's identity.
- Preliminary findings suggest a physical altercation between two groups preceded the shooting.
- No arrests have been made, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
- The Santa Monica Pier, known for its carousel, Ferris wheel, and coastal views, remains a prominent landmark in Southern California.
