LAPD Searches for 3 Carjacking Suspects with Semi Automatic Weapon in Venice Tuesday Night

12:15 am update: LAPD breaking down the perimeter, all suspects outstanding. 3 suspects believed to be teenagers.

11 pm update: Suspect said to be hiding out near Golds Gym in Venice.

4.4.23: Three suspects who discharged a firearm near Bicknell and Main Street in Santa Monica, then proceeded to hijack a private automobile. They drove it tp Venice. The suspects then crashed the carjacked vehicle.

Three male hispanics dressed in black, were said to have participated. One was wearing a mask and armed with a semi automatic weapon.

This is breaking news, as of 9:30 pm Tuesday.