Originally published 5-24-23 via Nixle
by the Culver City Police Department:
“Report Number: 23-2555
On May 14, 2023, at 07:40 pm, Culver City Police Department Officers were flagged down while patrolling the area of Culver Blvd and Watseka Ave. The victim stated that someone fired a handgun at them and fled the area.
The Officers conducted their investigation and learned that male and female victims were eating on the patio of a local restaurant when the suspect took the female victim’s purse from the table and fled on foot. The male victim chased and caught the suspect, at which time a fight ensued. The getaway vehicle was parked nearby (occupied by two additional suspects) and upon seeing the male victim and suspect fighting, the front passenger produced a handgun and fired one round. The suspect then entered the vehicle and the driver fled the area without the purse.
Anyone with any information or questions regarding this incident, please contact the Culver City Police Department’s Public Information Officer, Sergeant Edward Baskaron at 310-253-6316 or the Watch Commander at 310-253-6202.
SUSPECT #1: Male, Black, approximately 25 years old, 6’0”, medium build, wearing a black hoody and dark pants.
SUSPECT #2: Male, Black, passenger, no further details
SUSPECT #3: Male, Black, driver, no further details
WEAPON: Unknown type of handgun.
SUSPECT VEHICLE: A black 4 door older model sedan”
