Los Angeles police officers arrested Free on July 25 near Crenshaw Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard in Los Angeles, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. As the investigation progressed, detectives shared information about a possible suspect — based on witness statements — with regional law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. About 8 p.m. that evening, LAPD officers located Free in Los Angeles after receiving an alert from SMPD, police said. Free was booked into the Santa Monica Police Department Jail on suspicion of murder, in violation of California Penal Code 187(a). Anyone with information is asked to call the Santa Monica Police Department at 310-458-8491.