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Santa Monica homicide suspect held on $2M bond after being arrested in South LA
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Helen Jeong , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The investigation started on July 25 when police found a woman with significant injuries at an apartment on Pico Boulevard.
A suspect in a July homicide in Santa Monica is being held on $2 million bond. The investigation started on July 25 when police found a woman with significant injuries at an apartment on Pico Boulevard. She died at the scene.
The Santa Monica Police Department worked with other agencies to locate the suspect. With support from the Los Angeles Police Department and the LA County Sheriff's Department, the suspect was found in South LA. The suspect, a 35-year-old man from San Luis Obispo, was identified and arrested.
Further details about the case are available from the Santa Monica Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: July 28, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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