Santa Monica Waymo Shooting Raises Safety Concerns

Two juveniles were shot while riding in a driverless Waymo autonomous taxi near 2nd Street and Broadway in Santa Monica late Sunday night. The shooting, which followed a verbal altercation earlier in the evening, is believed to have been targeted and isolated, with the suspect approaching on foot and firing multiple rounds before fleeing. One victim was shot in the arm and the other in the torso, but both are in stable condition after being hospitalized. Surveillance footage is under review, and Waymo is cooperating fully with the ongoing police investigation. No arrests have been made, and authorities are seeking public assistance. The incident has sparked concerns regarding passenger safety in autonomous vehicles.