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Santa Monica College Library Worker Recalls Close Call With Gunman

A 22-year-old Santa Monica College Library staff member recalled his near-death experience during a gunman’s deadly rampage last Friday.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/14

John Zawahri is accused of killing five people during Friday's rampage in Santa Monica, according to police. (credit: Santa Monica Police Department)

Counseling Offered At Santa Monica Park After Wave Of Shootings

SANTA MONICA (CBSLA.com) — People who were affected by last Friday’s deadly shooting spree in Santa Monica are being offered free therapy sessions at a newly-opened counseling center in the city. The counseling center at […]

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/13

Santa Monica Gunman Apparently Built Own Assault Weapon

John Zawahri, who killed five people in a rampage in Santa Monica last week, apparently built his own assault weapon, using it to shoot his father and brother before he set fire to their family home, officials said Thursday.

2013/06/13

(credit: Santa Monica Police Department)

3 Charged In Santa Monica Shooting

Two reputed gang members were charged Thursday with murder and attempted murder and a third man was charged with being an accessory in connection with a shooting near Santa Monica College, the District Attorney’s Office announced Thursday.

2013/06/13

Coroner Releases Report In Santa Monica Shootings

The alleged gunman in the Santa Monica shooting rampage died of multiple gunshot wounds fired by police, the Los Angeles County Coroner said.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/13

Santa Monica rampage suspect John Zawahri as he appeared in high school. (credit: Los Angeles News Group)

Santa Monica Residents Staying Calm Despite Recent Wave Of Violence

Residents of Santa Monica are staying calm despite a recent wave of violence in the quiet seaside community.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/12

3 Men Arrested In Connection With Fatal Santa Monica Shooting Tuesday

Police responded the scene after reports of shots fired in the 1500 block of Michigan Avenue around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday, when a suspect allegedly walked up to two men and began shooting before fleeing in a vehicle.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/12

Sergio Raul Gutierrez and Melissa Lizeth Castillo Gomez. (credit: Santa Monica Police Department)

Couple Wanted For Alleged Kidnapping-Robbery Of 5 People At Santa Monica Motel

Santa Monica police are seeking the public’s help in finding two suspects who were allegedly involved in the kidnapping and robbery of five people at a motel.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/11

1 Dead, 1 Wounded Injured In Santa Monica Shooting

A shooting in a Santa Monica alley left one man dead and another wounded, authorities said.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/11

Carjacking Victim Describes Terrifying Face-To-Face Encounter With Santa Monica Gunman

A Culver City woman who was carjacked by the 23-year-old man suspected of killing five people in Santa Monica Friday told her terrifying tale in an interview Monday with CNN’s Anderson Cooper.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/10

Mother Of Santa Monica Gunman Expresses ‘Sadness’ For Rampage Victims

The mother of the 23-year-old gunman who killed five people in Santa Monica Friday released a statement expressing her “sadness” for the victims of the rampage.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/10

Summer Grilling Tips From Mercado’s Chef Jose Acevedo

Chef Jose Acevedo from Mercado restaurant visited the KCAL9 studios Monday to show viewers some summer grilling tips and cooked up some Carne Asada.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/06/10

Alleged Santa Monica College gunman John Zawahiri is seen walking with his assault rifle in this surveillance footage clip. (credit: Santa Monica P.D.)

UCLA Professor: Gun Laws Will Never Stop A ‘Crazed Madman’

Gun control advocates want to know how a young man who allegedly threatened students and teachers as a high school student was able to acquire a weapon that has been banned in California since 1989.

2013/06/10