Family Targeted Near Westfield Culver City
A violent robbery near the Westfield Culver City shopping mall left a man with serious, life-altering injuries and sent him to the hospital in critical condition, according to reports. The attack happened on Aug. 31 at a retail location in the 6000 block of Sepulveda Boulevard, near the mall. Police said a group of suspects assaulted the man during the robbery. His girlfriend was also robbed of her jewelry and suffered minor injuries. Two children were knocked from their stroller during the incident. Authorities did not say whether the children were injured.
Four Arrested, Including Two Juveniles
Culver City police announced Wednesday that four people had been arrested in connection with the robbery, including two juveniles. Reports identified two adult suspects as 18-year-old Zahier Frazier of Panorama City and 24-year-old Keira Wilis of Los Angeles. The names of the minor suspects were not released. Police have not said in the provided report whether more suspects are still being sought, though the source account described the attack as involving six people.
A Troubling Pattern at the Mall
The Westfield Culver City mall has seen other serious public-safety problems, according to the source report, including flash mob robberies and shootings. Earlier this year, a person was shot and killed in the mall parking lot. For families trying to shop, eat, or run basic errands, these incidents raise obvious concerns about safety in places that are supposed to be routine public spaces. Police are continuing to handle the case, and the injuries reported here are severe enough to make this more than another line item in a crime blotter.
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