On Tuesday, May 14, 2025, at approximately 6:44 p.m., the Culver City Police Department (CCPD) responded to a harrowing 9-1-1 call reporting a woman screaming for help and bleeding from the head in a quiet residential neighborhood near the 4100 block of Madison Avenue. The call set into motion a rapid and coordinated response from law enforcement that led to the swift apprehension of a violent suspect and averted further danger to the community.
Within minutes of the distress call, multiple CCPD officers arrived on scene. There, they found an adult female victim seated on the ground, visibly injured and holding the back of her head. The victim was in clear distress and suffering from what appeared to be serious head trauma. Culver City Fire Department paramedics were quickly dispatched to the location and provided immediate medical care before transporting the victim to a local hospital. Fortunately, her injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.
According to the victim’s account, she had been walking in the neighborhood when she became aware that an unknown male was following her. The suspect, described as a Hispanic male in his 30s, launched a sudden and unprovoked attack. He reportedly approached her from behind, grabbed her by the head, forcefully pulled her to the ground, and began punching her multiple times in the head.
Officers wasted no time in canvassing the surrounding area. Their rapid response and clear coordination paid off: within a short period, officers located a man matching the suspect’s description near the 4100 block of La Salle Avenue—just blocks away from the attack. The individual was detained without incident. Following positive identification by the victim, the suspect was arrested and taken into custody on charges of Assault Likely to Produce Great Bodily Injury, a serious felony offense under California Penal Code 245(a)(4).
The Culver City Police Department credited the outcome to the prompt and professional actions of its officers, as well as the vigilance and courage of community members who did not hesitate to report the crime. “This incident underscores the importance of community partnership in ensuring public safety,” the department stated. “Thanks to the swift actions of our officers and the bravery of those who called for help, a dangerous individual was quickly apprehended, and further harm was prevented.”
The CCPD emphasized its ongoing commitment to maintaining the safety of all Culver City residents and expressed gratitude to all those involved in the incident response.
