On Sunday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a man threatened a Jewish couple near the intersection of 3rd Street and Broadway in Santa Monica. The individual reportedly wielded a baseball bat and used antisemitic slurs during the incident. Additionally, he allegedly released his dog towards one of the victims. The event occurred in a public area, drawing attention from bystanders.
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Man threatens couple with baseball bat and slurs in Santa Monica
A man threatened a Jewish couple with a baseball bat and antisemitic slurs in Santa Monica on May 28, 2026. The incident, which involved the man unleashing his dog on one of the victims, took place in a public area around 5:30 p.m.
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Bat-wielding driver allegedly hurls antisemitic slurs while terrorizing shoppers in Santa Monica
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Man threatens couple with baseball bat and slurs in Santa Monica