Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Santa Monica College Student Assaulted in Unprovoked Attack Near CMD school
SMC Campus in October 2022. File photo. No one pictured was involved in the incident described in the story.
Santa Monica, CA - A Santa Monica College (SMC) student was assaulted Tuesday morning, May 12, 2026, in what authorities described as an unprovoked attack by an unidentified individual, possibly homeless, near the college's Center for Media and Design (CMD) campus.
The incident occurred at approximately 8:25 a.m. as she was walking across the crosswalk at the intersection of Olympic Boulevard and 26th Street. Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) and Santa Monica Fire personnel responded to the scene. The young woman was transported to a local hospital as a precaution. No further details on the victim's injuries have been released.
The Santa Monica College Police Department (SMCPD), in a bulletin sent on behalf of Chief Johnnie Adams, stated that the suspect's description is limited: an unknown individual, possibly homeless, with no additional identifying details currently available. SMPD is leading the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8495.The CMD campus, located at 1660 Stewart Street in the heart of Silicon Beach, focuses on media, design, and related programs and is separate from SMC's main campus at 1900 Pico Boulevard.
SMCPD used the alert to remind the campus community of safety measures: Dial 9-1-1 for emergencies; on campus, call (310) 434-4300 or use the Corsair Alert safety app.
Police suggested the following safety precautions: Stay alert and aware of surroundings. Report suspicious activity to police immediately. Do not prop open building doors. Lock windows and doors when securing offices. Avoid poorly lit or isolated areas, especially at night. Use the "Walk with SMCPD" escort feature in the Corsair Alert app or call (310) 434-4300 for a safety escort.
This incident comes amid broader community concerns in Santa Monica about interactions involving homeless individuals, though authorities have not linked it to any specific pattern or ongoing threat. No arrests have been reported as of Wednesday morning.
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