Culver City Police Department
PRESS RELEASE
Scott Bixby, Chief of Police
On June 12, 2020, at approximately 2:40 PM, Culver City Police officers received a radio call of a shooting that had just occurred in the 4300 block of Sawtelle Bl. .
Upon officers’ arrival, they conducted several interviews and a thorough investigation. A handgun was recovered at the scene. As a result, a 62-year-old Culver City resident was placed under arrest for PC 246.3 (a), Negligent discharge of a firearm.
At about 3:30 PM, Culver City Police officers received a radio call of a gunshot victim at a local hospital. Officers arrived on scene and met with the victim and other subjects. The officers determined both incidents were related and that the suspect had fired multiple shots at the victim and the other subjects. As such, the suspect’s charge was upgraded to PC 664/187, Attempted Murder.
The victim is being treated for his injuries by medical staff. Culver City Police Detective personnel are actively investigating this incident.
If anyone has further information regarding this incident, please call the Watch Commander at 310-253-6202.
