President Barack Obama's travel route back to LAX following his Santa Monica fundraiser was altered Friday due to a shooting at Santa Monica College.
Deputy Press Secretary Josh Earnest said the president will motorcade directly from the fundraiser to LAX, instead of returning to the Marine One helicopter at the Santa Monica Airport.
Complete Coverage of Shooting Violence in Santa Monica
- 5 Killed in Santa Monica Shootings
- Santa Monica Schools Impacted; Samohi Graduation Goes On as Planned
- Shootings Change Obama’s Travel Plans
- Santa Monica Reacts to Violence at SMC
- SMC Cancels Weekend Events, Offers Support Services
- Police Search Mar Vista Unit for Santa Monica Shooting Link
- Neighbors Recount How Quiet Neighborhood Erupted Into Violence
- SMC Working on Plan for Students to Retrieve Property Left on Campus
- Police Release Details About Santa Monica Shootings
- Counseling Availble for Santa Monica College Students
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