Stabbing outside popular Santa Monica bar leaves one dead, one wounded

One person was killed and another wounded after a stabbing outside of a popular Santa Monica bar attached to the Fairmont Miramar hotel early Saturday morning. 

It happened at around 1:50 a.m. in  the 100 block of Wilshire Boulevard, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. 

Officers were dispatched "to a report of a stabbing at The Bungalow," said SMPD's statement. Upon arrival, they found two people with stab wounds. Both were taken to nearby hospitals, where one later died. 

He has not been identified other than police noting that he was a 31-year-old man from Anaheim. 

The second victim, unidentified, remains under medical care despite suffering non-life-threatening injuries, police said. 

"Preliminary findings indicate the incident occurred outside the hotel," police said. "At this time, detectives believe this was an isolated incident and not a random act of violence."

Investigators did not have information on the suspect nor motive behind the incident. No arrests have been announced. 

On Monday, Chief of Police Ramon Batista shared a statement to reassure residents that police are committed to keeping the city safe. 

"We understand the concerns the recent homicides have raised, and I want to assure you that our officers and detectives are working tirelessly to ensure justice for the victims and their families.Our detectives are actively pursuing every lead, working with regional law enforcement partners, and using all available resources to bring those responsible to justice," said Batista's statement, in part.

Anyone who knows more is asked to contact SMPD at (310) 458-8427.