Santa Monica, CA — The Santa Monica Police Department has provided an update regarding the officer-involved stabbing incident that occurred on October 5, 2024. The officer, who was the victim of an unprovoked attack in front of the police station, was stabbed multiple times by a male suspect before discharging his weapon. The suspect died at the scene.
The suspect has been identified as Deyaa Abdelhadi Halaibeh, born on March 3, 1996, and a resident of New York State. His current housing status is unknown, and there are no prior records of criminal history or contacts with the Santa Monica Police Department in California.
New information suggests that Halaibeh was involved in a robbery at the Target store on 420 Broadway just minutes before the attack. According to store security, a male suspect had pushed an employee to the ground and stolen a box of kitchen knives, one of which was later used in the assault on the officer. The 8-inch chef's knife, taken from the box, was recovered at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are seeking any additional information about the suspect or the incident. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Zamfirov at peter.zamfirov@santamonica.gov or Detective Sergeant Lozano at alfonso.lozano@santamonica.gov. The public can also reach the Watch Commander at any time by calling (310) 458-8427.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
For media inquiries, contact Lieutenant Erika Aklufi at erika.aklufi@santamonica.gov.
Looks like another adherent of the "religion of peace" doing what they love to do.... Of course the media won't touch that angle because it doesn't fit their agenda..
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