Man killed in shooting near Santa Monica Pier as gunman remains at large

A man was shot and killed early Monday in a parking lot next to the Santa Monica Pier, and police said the gunman had not been caught.

Santa Monica police said the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. Monday near the busy coastal landmark. The victim has not been publicly identified, with authorities describing him only as an adult male.

Police have not announced a motive in the killing. No suspect information was released in the initial report, and the shooter remained at large.

Video shows police and evidence markers at the scene

Video from FOX 11 Los Angeles showed a heavy police presence in the area after the shooting. Several evidence markers could be seen on the ground near where the victim was lying on the pavement Monday morning.

The footage also showed someone performing life-saving measures after the shooting. Police have not released further details about what happened in the moments before gunfire broke out.

The parking lot sits beside one of Southern California’s best-known tourist spots, where visitors regularly crowd the pier, beach and nearby streets.

Crowds had packed Santa Monica over the weekend

The shooting came after a busy weekend in Santa Monica. Crowds had headed to the beach during hot weather, and people had also gathered in the area for a World Cup watch party, according to the report.

Police have not said whether the weekend crowds had any connection to the shooting. Investigators have also not released the victim’s name, pending further official updates.

The case remained active Monday as officers continued searching for the person who opened fire.

This story draws on original reporting from TMZ.