Pico Boulevard Homicide Investigation Suspect In Custody
July 25, 2026 8:03 PM
8:45 PM UPDATE: Pico Boulevard Homicide Investigation
The Santa Monica Police Department has taken a suspect into custody in connection with the homicide investigation.
There are no additional suspects being sought at this time. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
On July 25, 2026, at approximately 5:21 p.m., the Santa Monica Police Department received a call regarding a woman in need of medical assistance inside an apartment in the 1900 block of Pico Boulevard.
Officers arrived and located an adult female with significant injuries. Santa Monica Fire Department personnel responded and attempted life-saving measures. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
SMPD detectives and forensic personnel are investigating the incident as a homicide.
The victim’s identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at 310-458-8491.
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Lewis Gilmour
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