Crime
Santa Monica College suspect Davon Dean found dead with self-inflicted gunshot in Hawthorne
Dean had a history of arrests for violent incidents, including attempted murder in 2011 and assault with a deadly weapon in 2019.
A tragic workplace shooting incident occurred at Santa Monica College on Monday evening, resulting in the death of the suspect and critical injuries to a coworker.
The shooting took place just before 10 p.m. at the college’s Center for Media and Design on Stewart Street.
The victim, a custodial operations manager whose name has not been released, was hospitalized in critical condition.
The suspect, identified as Davon Durell Dean, 39, a Santa Monica College employee, was apprehended by authorities in Hawthorne on Tuesday.
Dean had a history of arrests for violent incidents, including attempted murder in 2011 and assault with a deadly weapon in 2019, although he only had convictions for misdemeanor property crimes.
The shooting incident prompted the closure of all seven Santa Monica College campuses as a precautionary measure.
The college administration offered counseling and mental health support services to the school community in response to the tragedy.
Local residents expressed their shock and sadness over the incident but indicated that it did not significantly alter their sense of safety in the neighborhood.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at the MGM National Harbor Hotel and Casino, leaving one man dead and another injured. Prince George’s County Police confirmed the fatality in a statement released on social media.
According to investigators, two adult men were struck by gunfire during the incident.
One victim was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The second victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury after a bullet grazed him and was treated at the scene or a nearby medical facility.
Police stated that the suspect fled the location immediately after the shooting and remains at large.
At this time, officials have not released information regarding what led up to the incident. However, investigators emphasized that preliminary findings suggest the shooting was not a random act of violence.
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not yet disclosed the identities of the victims or provided a suspect description.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact Prince George’s County Police as the search for the shooter continues.