A Venice man was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with murder after he allegedly punched the supervisor of a well-liked Santa Monica bar, who died a short while later, police mentioned.
On Tuesday simply after midnight, officers responded to a report of battery close to Jameson’s Pub, a enterprise standard amongst sports activities followers.
“A battle ensued on the road when the Jameson’s supervisor requested a number of patrons to depart,” the Santa Monica Police Division mentioned in an announcement.
“Out on the road, one of many patrons punched the supervisor, inflicting him to lose consciousness,” the assertion mentioned.
The sufferer was not respiratory when officers arrived, prompting officers after which Santa Monica firefighters to aim to revive him with CPR. He was transported to a neighborhood hospital and pronounced lifeless, in response to police.
Leonard Hector Korpie, 26, was amongst three arrested early Tuesday. He was charged with murder by the Los Angeles County District Lawyer’s Workplace.
(Santa Monica Police)
Leonard Hector Korpie, 26, was amongst three arrested early Tuesday. He was charged with murder by the Los Angeles County District Lawyer’s Workplace.
His bail was set at $2 million.
These with data are inspired to contact Det. Hector Tavera at Hector.Tavera@santamonica.gov or to name the watch commander at (310) 458-8427.
