Alleged Gang Member Held in Slaying of Acquaintance
A 24-year-old Santa Monica man who police believe is a member of a local street gang has been charged with killing an acquaintance in Santa Monica’s second slaying this year.
Cesar Alejandro Isaac shot Enzo Babak Esfandani, 25, during an argument early Saturday, said Gary Gallinot, a Santa Monica Police Department spokesman. Esfandani was visiting from Germany, where he lived.
Isaac is believed to be a member of the 17th Street gang, but police do not know the motive for the shooting.
Isaac was arrested at his home in the 2000 block of 20th Street and is being held without bail.
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