A 39-year-old Santa Monica College employee, Davon Durell Dean, shot a coworker on campus on Monday night, leaving the victim in critical condition. Dean then fled the scene and was later located in El Segundo on Tuesday afternoon. After a brief pursuit, law enforcement stopped Dean’s car and a standoff ensued, resulting in Dean being found dead in his car from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Access to Aviation Boulevard was closed as a result of the standoff, with police cruisers and armored vehicles blocking in the suspect’s vehicle.
As a response to the shooting, Santa Monica College announced that counseling and mental/emotional support services would be available to students and faculty affected by the incident. The motive for the shooting was not disclosed by authorities. The victim’s identity has not been released.
Overall, the incident has left the Santa Monica College community in shock and grief, as they come to terms with the tragic event that unfolded on their campus. The closure of Aviation Boulevard and the police presence in El Segundo serve as reminders of the gravity of the situation and the need for support during this difficult time.
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