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From Santa Monica Close Up:
"In a concerning incident that took place early on Thursday, December 7, 2023, Santa Monica Police Department reported the arrest of a suspect in connection with the stabbing of a homeless man near the 1500 block of Fourth Street. The event occurred around 7am when two officers, assigned to a transit detail, were approached by the injured victim, also identified as homeless.
The victim, who suffered non-life-threatening wounds, was immediately rushed to a hospital for medical care. Officers quickly set up a perimeter and used security camera footage from the area to identify the suspect, who is also homeless. The suspect was found nearby and arrested, found in possession of what is suspected to be the knife used in the assault.
Santa Monica Police Detectives and Forensic Specialists are conducting a comprehensive investigation at the scene. The suspect is expected to face charges under California Penal Code §245(a)(1), Assault With A Deadly Weapon. This law addresses assaults committed with a deadly weapon or with force likely to cause great bodily harm. Additionally, the possibility of attempted murder charges is being evaluated, pending a review of the case by the City attorney."
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