City of Santa Monica, CA
04/21/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/21/2025 18:17
SMPD Arrests Suspect in April 19th Ocean Front Walk Stabbing; Investigation Continues
April 21, 2025 2:43 PM
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, at approximately 2:26 AM, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) officers responded to a radio call regarding a reported stabbing in the 1700 block of Ocean Front Walk. One suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Officers arrived on scene within two minutes and discovered two individuals who had been stabbed. The first victim, an adult male, sustained multiple stab wounds to the upper torso. SMPD personnel provided initial medical aid to the victim. Upon their arrival, Santa Monica Fire Department (SMFD) paramedics continued medical treatment and then transported the individual to a local area hospital. At the time of this release, the victim was in critical, but stable condition.
The second victim, an adult female, was also discovered to have sustained stab wounds. She was also transported to the hospital for treatment and released.
Witnesses reported that suspects fled the scene on foot, traveling southbound after the stabbing.
A preliminary investigation revealed the following suspect descriptions:
- Suspect 1:Male, Hispanic, thin build, wearing a grey sweater and a blue bandana or face mask.
- Suspect 2:Male, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and light-colored pants.
Suspect #2, 20-year-old Ivan Angel Plancarte from San Gabriel, CA was taken into custody on Monday, April 21, 2025 and charged with attempted murder (664/187 PC).
Suspect #1 remains outstanding.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information related to this crime is encouraged to contact the Det. Zamfirov (Peter.Zamfirov@santamoncia.gov) at (310)458-8398, Det. Sgt. Lozano (Alfonso.Lozano@santamonica.gov) at (310)458-8774, or the Watch Commander 24 hours a day at (310) 458-8427.
Summary:
- Date of Incident: Saturday, April 19, 2025 @ 2:26am
- Type of Incident: Stabbing
- Location: 1700 block of Ocean Front Walk
- Victims: (1) Male and (1) Female; both from Northridge, CA
- Suspects:
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- Suspect 1:Male, Hispanic, thin build, wearing a grey sweater and a blue bandana or face mask.
- Suspect 2: Ivan Angel Plancarte, 20-years-old, DOB 05/20/2004; San Gabriel Resident; Charge: 664/187 PC Attempted Murder' $1,000,000 Bail; Pending 4/23/2025 court appearance
Media Contact
Lewis Gilmour
Lieutenant
Lewis.Gilmour@santamonica.gov