SANTA MONICA – Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in the early hours of January 15, 2025, in the 200 block of Broadway.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), the suspect, identified as 27-year-old Fabian Mendez of Inglewood, allegedly pursued the victim into the middle of the street before shooting him in the back. Officers responded to the scene at approximately 1:30 a.m. and attempted lifesaving measures, but the victim did not survive.
Following an extensive investigation, SMPD officers took Mendez into custody on February 11. He has been charged with homicide under Penal Code 187, with bail set at $3 million.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to contact Detective Isaac Reyes at (310) 458-4852, Detective Sergeant Alfonso Lozano at (310) 458-8774, or the SMPD Watch Commander at (310) 458-8427.
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