SANTA MONICA—On Monday, March 16, Lt. Lewis Gilmour with the Santa Monica Police Department informed Canyon News via email that a suspect has been arrested for a shooting that transpired on the Santa Monica Pier.
On Sunday, March 15, at approximately 9 p.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire on the Santa Monica Pier following a large fight involving multiple individuals.
During the incident, one individual sustained a gunshot wound to the arm and was taken
to a local hospital. Officers responded quickly to the scene and provided initial medical
aid to the victim before paramedics arrived. The department maintains a regular patrol
presence on the Santa Monica Pier, allowing officers to respond rapidly when incidents
occur.
A second individual, who suffered a graze wound, sought medical treatment at a
local hospital. Detectives later determined that the second injured individual was the
suspected shooter.
The suspect, Jaysawn Williams, 18, of Rialto, was taken into custody after receiving
medical treatment and transported to the Santa Monica Jail. He was booked on
charges of assault with a firearm (PC 245(a)(2)) and grossly negligent discharge of a
firearm (PC 246.3(a)).
Officers remain committed to maintaining a visible presence in high-traffic areas
such as the Santa Monica Pier to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. The Santa Monica Pier has reopened and normal operations have resumed.
Anyone with details related to the incident is asked to contact Detective Esteban Hernandez of the Santa Monica Police Department at esteban.hernandez@santamonica.gov or the Watch Commander 24 hours a day at 310-458-8427.