Santa Monica police are actively searching for a suspect following a fatal shooting that occurred overnight near the Santa Monica Pier. The incident took place in a parking lot adjacent to the pier around 12:30 a.m. on Monday. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, the victim, an adult man whose identity has not been released, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene. Detectives report that a physical altercation broke out between two groups prior to the gunfire, though the specific circumstances and motives remain under investigation. Video footage from the scene shows evidence markers placed near the victim's body as officers conducted their investigation. The shooting occurred during a busy weekend for the city, which saw increased crowds due to beachgoers escaping the heat and attendees of a World Cup watch party. Local resident Doug expressed no surprise at the violence, noting that crime in the area has been persistent and does not appear to be improving. Police have not yet determined if the suspect and the victim knew each other. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident or the whereabouts of the suspect to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491. The investigation is ongoing as detectives work to track down the individual responsible for the deadly shooting.