India, June 26 -- A shooting near Santa Monica Place mall, located at the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, on Wednesday injured one police officer and triggered a massive police response. The Santa Monica Police Department revealed the first details about the suspect on social media, saying he is at large.

The incident occurred around 2:30 PM PT on near Santa Monica Place, an upscale outdoor mall at 4th Street and Colorado Avenue. Gunshots were reported in the vicinity, possibly originating in the mall's parking structure, leading to an active shooter alert,

One SMPD officer was injured during the response and transported to a local hospital, though it remains unclear whether the officer was shot or injured otherwise. No other in...