Attempt Homicide Charges Filed
June 24, 2021 9:15 AM
Santa Monica, CA – The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed charges against Harold Dwayne Willis, a 29-year-old male, for his involvement in a shooting.
On June 20, 2021 at about 8:08 PM, Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) Officers responded to investigate a shooting that occurred in the 1900 block Main Street. When officers arrived on scene they met with the victim, who told them that he was walking with his stepson in the area when he saw Willis, who is known to him. Willis followed the victim as they exchanged words.
The victim was attempting to express his displeasure of Willis having any contact with his stepson when Willis retrieved a handgun from his waistband and struck the victim on the top of the head with it. Willis then pointed the firearm at the victim and fired one round at him. The victim was not struck and was able to run into Star Liquor (1929 Main St), to summon for help, while Willis fled eastbound on foot. A SMPD Officer observed Willis at 3rd and Pico. Willis failed to comply to the officer’s commands and ran into El Texate Restaurant (316 Pico Blvd). Officers quickly made entry into the establishment, and safely took him into custody. Officers recovered a loaded 9mm handgun on his person with one spent casing lodged in the chamber.
On June 22, 2021 the Los Angeles County’s District Attorney’s Office charged Willis with the following:
1. 664/187(a) PC – Attempt Murder (with gun enhancement)
2. 245(a)(2) PC – Assault with a Deadly Weapon (with gun enhancement)
3. 29800(a)(1) PC – Felon in Possession of a Firearm
4. 30305(a)(1) PC – Unlawful Possession of Ammo
5. 25400(a)(2) PC – Concealed Unregistered Firearm
6. 25850(a) PC – Carrying Loaded Firearm Unregistered
7. 2 counts - 148(a)(1) PC Resist, Delay, Obstruct Arrest
Anyone with any additional information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Detective Murphy with the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) at (310) 458-8941 or by email at nicole.murphy@smgov.net.
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