Culver City Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
Manuel Cid, Chief of Police
Assault with A Deadly Weapon/Shooting
This morning at approximately 3:30 AM, a local hospital contacted the Culver City Police Department regarding a possible victim of a shooting that was in their care. CCPD officers responded to the hospital and met with the victim.
The victim stated that earlier in the morning at approximately 1:45 AM, he was riding his bicycle on the bike path on National Blvd. near Fay Ave. in Culver City when he heard a loud “pop” and felt pain on his chest, causing him to fall off his bicycle. The victim was then suddenly struck in the face by one of the suspects and then punched and kicked by one or two additional suspects, before they ran off on foot in an unknown direction.
The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for a possible gunshot or pellet gun wound, and other non-life-threatening injuries. The victim is in stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Anyone with any information related to this crime is asked to contact Culver City Police Department Public Information Officer Assistant Chief Jason Sims at 310-253-6391 or the Watch Commander at 310-253-6202.
Suspect #1: Male Black, approximately 30 years old, wearing dark colored clothing
Suspect #2: Male Black, approximately 30 years old, wearing dark colored clothing
Suspect #3: Male Black, approximately 30 years old, wearing dark colored clothing
*Note, its possible that there were only two suspects involved in this crime
Weapon: Possible small caliber firearm or pellet gun
Location: 8500 Block of National Blvd
