Shooting suspect held on $4 million bail after attempted murder arrest

A 24-year-old man was seriously injured in the shooting

A Van Nuys man is being held on more than $4 million bail after being charged with attempted murder in a weekend shooting on Ocean Avenue. The suspect, identified as 19-year-old Isaac Santiago Ramos, was arrested early Sunday morning following a shooting that left a 24-year-old man seriously injured.

According to Santa Monica police, officers responded to a 911 call at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 8 after a friend of the victim reported that the suspect shot the victim multiple times before fleeing. Officers arrived in the 1900 block of Ocean Avenue within minutes and detained several people attempting to leave the scene. Ramos was among those arrested and was found in possession of a concealed handgun.

Witnesses said Ramos and four other men approached the victim's friends on the beach near the 2000 block. An argument ensued, and when the victim intervened, Ramos allegedly fired several shots at him. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital and remains in serious but stable condition.

Ramos was arraigned on September 10 and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, assault, carrying a concealed firearm, carrying a loaded firearm and resisting arrest. His bail was set at $4,105,000.