Santa Monica

Santa Monica College employee hospitalized after shooting on campus

The Santa Monica College Police Department said the shooting was a case of workplace violence and not a random act.

A Santa Monica College employee was hospitalized in critical condition following a shooting Monday night at one of the school's satellite campuses.

The shooting was reported around 9:50 p.m. Monday at the Center of Media & Design at 1600 Stewart St. In a statement, the Santa Monica College Police Department called the shooting a case of workplace violence, not a random crime.

No arrests were reported early Tuesday. It was not immediately clear whether the shooter was affiliated with the school.

All Santa Monica College campuses were closed Tuesday after the shooting.

Anyone with information about the shooting was asked to call 310-458-8491.

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