Police at the school said that a suspect is still at large following a shooting in California that critically injured a college employee.
School police reported that the shooting took place at Santa Monica College’s satellite Center for Media and Design in Santa Monica, shortly before 10 pm local time on Monday.
Johnnie Adams, Santa Monica College’s Chief of Police, said that the shooting was a “workplace violence incident” and not a random event.
According to Adams, the employee was taken to a hospital nearby in critical condition.
Adams stated Tuesday that the suspect is still at large.
Santa Monica Police Department leads the investigation. The Santa Monica Police Department said that the incident was isolated. “There is no evidence to suggest the suspect is still in Santa Monica or a danger to the community,” they stated in a press release.
A school spokesperson stated that no additional information is being released at this time due to the ongoing investigation.
Adams stated that all Santa Monica College campuses will be closed on Tuesday to “prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our community.”
He said that Santa Monica College is committed to providing a safe working environment for its employees and students.
Santa Monica Police Department will provide extra patrols in and around schools on Tuesday.