City of Santa Monica, CA
10/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/16/2026 17:39
SMPD Investigating Murder-Suicide
October 16, 2026 3:29 PM
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - On October 14, 2026, at approximately 9:04 a.m., the Santa Monica Police Department received a request for a welfare check at a residence in the 2400 block of 4th Street. Responding officers located two deceased adults inside, both with apparent gunshot wounds.
SMPD detectives believe the deaths were the result of a murder-suicide involving a married couple.
No other individuals are believed to have been involved. This was an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
The identities of the deceased are being withheld pending formal identification and notification of next of kin by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Watch Commander, available 24 hours a day, at 310-458-8427.
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