Man Arrested For Attempted Murder in Front Of Santa Monica Salvation Army
SANTA MONICA (CBSLA) — Police arrested a 29-year-old man for stabbing someone multiple times in front of a Salvation Army early Monday morning.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department, officers responded to the Salvation Army off of Fourth Street to investigate an apparent assault with a deadly weapon. A witness identified Michael Montgomery as the suspect. Police said the witness saw Montgomery strike and stab the victim multiple times. The victim pleaded with the suspect to stop. Montgomery responded by kicking and dragging the victim.
SMPD soon detained Michael Montgomery in the area of Fourth Street and Colorado Avenue and found a folding knife on him.
Officers found the victim in front of the Salvation Army and rendered first aid until fire crews arrived. The victim was suffering from multiple stab wounds and was transported to a local hospital.
The victim is still in critical but stable condition.
Montgomery was booked for attempted murder and kidnapping.