SANTA MONICA, CA — Two people were transported to a hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing on Santa Monica’s Ocean Front Walk, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
The stabbing occurred by the public restrooms in the 2100 block of OFW at 9:40 pm Officers arrived at the scene and found that the suspect, 26-year-old Jamal K. Lampitt, was being held down by another person.
Officers found one victim near the area with multiple stab wounds and had him taken to a hospital. After investigation officers found that Lampitt allegedly tried to rob the victim, but was unsuccessful.
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Another victim was transported to a local hospital after Lampitt encountered the man on a bicycle and allegedly, “stabbed him multiple times for no apparent reason.” Both victims are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries according to SMPD.
Anyone who may have insight is urged to call SMPD Detective Pollnow at 310-458-8455 or the Watch Commander at 310-458-8426.
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Correction: Due to a reporting error, a previous version of this report stated that two additional people were injured in the incident. The mistake was corrected.
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