Santa Monica College Shooting Treated as Workplace Violence

Santa Monica College in California was closed on Tuesday following a shooting that critically injured an employee at its Center for Media and Design. The incident, occurring around 9:50 p.m. Monday, is being treated as a workplace violence case rather than a random act, according to college and police statements. Law enforcement is actively searching for the suspect, who remains at large, but there is no immediate threat to the community as per the Santa Monica Police Department. The college has asked students and employees to avoid the area and work from home while the investigation continues. No arrests have been made, and further details about the suspect or the victim have not been disclosed. The college plans to provide updates via its social media and online platforms.