Overview

• The shooting erupted Wednesday afternoon inside Santa Monica Place at the south end of the Third Street Promenade shopping district.
• The suspect opened fire on responding officers, injuring at least one, though police have not released details on the officer’s condition.
• Santa Monica Police Department confirmed the shooter remains at large and described the search as a coordinated multi-agency operation.
• Officials have urged residents and visitors to avoid the area and imposed road closures to secure the scene and aid the investigation.
• Police characterize the situation as evolving and promise to share additional confirmed details as they become available.