Candlelight vigil ignites hope
Henry Crumblish
June 15, 2013
2013 has been a trying year for Santa Monica College student Jessica Hudson. Within the span of six months, the Texas native has withstood a collapsed roof, a broken wrist, and most recently, a shooting on her college campus. This series of unfortunate events would be enough to make most Santa Monicans... Read more »
Zawahri had remorse letter, police say
Tina Eady, Staff Writer
June 15, 2013
The gunman who ravaged Santa Monica last week wrote a letter expressing remorse for killing his father and brother, police said, and hopes his mother is taken care of financially. Law enforcement found this letter on gunman John Zawahri’s body. Although the three-page note did not give any indication... Read more »
Community, families honor shooting victims
Elizabeth Moss, News Editor
June 11, 2013
A young girl crouched in front of a candlelit altar on library steps ignites a candle in remembrance of the dead. Just minutes before, she walked with over 500 people showing their support for the families and victims Friday’s tragic shooting. “We are here tonight, in the wake of this... Read more »
Santa Monica community reacts to shooting
Tina Eady
June 10, 2013
Neighborhood resident Gabrielle Smith decided not to take her dogs Bailey and Clover out for their usual walk on Friday. Upon looking out her kitchen window, Smith saw smoke rising from a home nearby and, after hearing gunshots, thought perhaps a meth lab had blown up. “It’s more a mental... Read more »
UPDATE: Another victim dies in hospital
Elizabeth Moss, News Editor
June 9, 2013
Marcela Franco, daughter of rampage shooting victim Carlos Navarro Franco, died Sunday morning at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, according to an email sent out by Santa Monica College President and Superintendent Chui L. Tsang. “Her family was by her side,” Tsang said in his message... Read more »
Gunman identified, previous SMC student
David Yapkowitz, Sports Editor
June 8, 2013
The gunman who went on a shooting rampage through Santa Monica Friday afternoon has been identified as John Zawahri, who was confirmed as a former Santa Monica College student. Armed with a .223 rifle, a handgun, and enough ammunition capable of firing 1300 rounds, the gunman was taken down in the SMC... Read more »
Crime scene evidence
Evidence recovered from the crime scene now at Santa Monica Police Department headquarters. More information on today’s press conference here.
Gunman killed on campus, 5 dead
Elizabeth Moss & Allie Silvas, News Editor & Web Editor
June 7, 2013
Five people are dead after what police are calling a “shooting rampage” occurred today in Santa Monica. The suspect was shot and injured by police in the library of Santa Monica College, which he ran into after opening fire on Pearl Street. Police brought his body to the sidewalk, where he died. He... Read more »
From the streets to the tattoo seat
Paul Alvarez Jr.
May 21, 2013
Mexican-born and West L.A. raised street artist turned tattoo artist Danny Mateo admires that luchadores wear masks to conceal themselves, without caring about people knowing their real identity. He transfers that mentality over to his artwork. “It’s about the art; it’s not about who makes the... Read more »
Suspect detained on campus, taken into custody
Elizabeth Moss, David Yapkowitz, News Editor, Sports Editor
May 16, 2013
A 19-year-old African American male student at Santa Monica College was taken into custody Thursday morning in connection with a shooting threat that resulted in a campus lockdown, Sgt. Richard Lewis of the Santa Monica Police Department confirmed at a press conference. Police detained the unarmed suspect... Read more »
