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Santa Monica Police Arrest Suspect From Pier Shooting

March 17, 2026 · Staff

Photo courtesy of Santa Monica Police Department Facebook

SANTA MONICA—On Sunday, March 15, officers from the Santa Monica Police Department arrived at the Santa Monica Pier after a shooting transpired where two people were injured. A suspect has been arrested by the SMPD, whose name is Jaysawn Williams.

According to a statement released by the Santa Monica Police Department, the suspect is 18 and he is from Rialto. He was the second person injured during the shooting. He was released after he was treated for his gunshot wound at a hospital.

Per the statement released by the Santa Monica Police Department, he is being held at the Santa Monica Jail and faces two charges, which include gross negligent discharge of a firearm and assault with a firearm. The Santa Monica Pier has reopened.

Anyone with information regarding the shooting contact Detective Esteban Hernandez via email at esteban.hernandez@santamonica.gov.

By Daniel Diqiunzio

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