A fight at the Main Library in Downtown Santa Monica has resulted in the arrest of a homeless man for murder.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department, the suspect (Quade Larry Colbert) and the unidentified victim were speaking at about 7:18 p.m. on July in the north courtyard of the Main Library when Colbert drew a knife and stabbed the victim twice.
The victim, who was also homeless, died at the scene and Colbert fled on foot. Officers searched the area in the following days and arrested Colbert on Sunday, July 31.
Anyone with information about the suspect, victim or incident is asked to contact Detective Nicole Murphy at 310-458-8941 (Nicole.Murphy@santamonica.gov), Criminal Investigations at 310-458-8451, or the Watch Commander (24 hours) at 310-458-2249.
