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On Monday evening, just before 10 p.m., a Santa Monica College employee was shot at the Center for Media and Design, a Santa Monica College satellite campus on Stewart Street in the City of Santa Monica. The individual was transported to a local area hospital in critical condition and the suspect got away. This was a workplace violence incident, not a random act.
On Tuesday, a standoff with the suspect took place in Hawthorne on Aviation Boulevard just north of El Segundo Boulevard.
Hawthorne SWAT officers surrounded a vehicle facing the wrong way on the street. A deceased person could be seen in the driver's seat. Officers were seen carefully removing a weapon from the vehicle using a long tool and remaining in defensive posture inside the SWAT vehicle.
Santa Monica police were at the scene and confirmed the individual is the suspect in the college shooting. They also said they believe the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The Santa Monica Police Department is leading the criminal investigation, with assistance from the Santa Monica College Police Department and Santa Monica College. The College is fully cooperating with authorities, and all Santa Monica College campuses were closed on Tuesday to prioritize the safety and well-being of the community.
Santa Monica College remains committed to maintaining a safe environment for all employees and students. The College has a Workplace Violence Prevention Program, which offers resources and support.
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