The suspect, described only as a man in his 30s, was killed during a police shooting shortly after.
Santa Monica PD Chief Ramon Batista shares the latest on the investigation into a stabbing that left an officer with serious injuries.A Santa Monica police officer was stabbed multiple times Saturday in an unprovoked attack, police said.During an evening news conference, Santa Monica PD Chief Ramon Batista said the officer was in front of the station, gathering information from a resident about an ongoing case.
"It was in that moment that the man unexpectedly, and without warning, attacked the officer," said Batista. " pulled a large knife from his clothing and attacked and stabbedHe said the officer then drew his weapon and went around the corner of the building. That's when the suspect followed him and "continued the attack."
"I can't tell you enough how disappointed I am to see that this attack, unprovoked, occurred on our streets," said Batista.The officer wasn't identified but Batista said he's in his 30s and has been with the department for less than 10 years.
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