18-year-old Inland Empire man arrested in Santa Monica Pier shooting

2 wounded in Santa Monica Pier shooting

A fight on the Santa Monica Pier ended with two people being shot, officials said.  

SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Two people were wounded after shots were fired at the Santa Monica Pier Sunday night, authorities said. 

What we know:

Investigators with the Santa Monica Police Department said shots were fired following a fight involving multiple people on the Santa Monica Pier around 9 p.m. Sunday, March 15.

Two shooting victims were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives later learned one of the wounded was the alleged gunman and was identified as 18-year-old Jaysawn Williams of Rialto. 

He was booked on suspicion of assault with a firearm and grossly negligent discharge of a firearm. 

Officers secured the shooting scene for the investigation as parts of the pier were closed overnight. 

What we don't know:

The name of the other person shot has not been released. 

Those with information about the shooting are asked to contact Santa Monica PD Detective Esteban Hernandez via email.

What's next:

The pier reopened Monday as the shooting investigation continues. 

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