Woman killed in Santa Monica assisted‑living facility homicide

A woman was found dead on Saturday inside The Manor, an adult residential facility at 1905 Pico Boulevard in Santa Monica, California. Police and fire personnel responded to a 5:21 p.m. call for a woman needing medical assistance and discovered her with severe injuries. Paramedics attempted resuscitation but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 35‑year‑old male suspect was arrested later that evening in the 3600 block of Crenshaw Boulevard and booked on suspicion of murder. Authorities have not released further details about the suspect or the circumstances of the attack. This homicide is the fifth murder recorded in Santa Monica in 2026 and follows a recent fatal shooting near the Santa Monica Pier.

The Manor is a state‑licensed adult residential facility that provides housing and care for adults with mental illness and developmental disabilities. The incident adds to a recent surge in violent crime statistics reported by the Santa Monica Police Department.