Man Arrested After 2 British Tourists Were Shot Near a Bar in California's Famed Venice Beach

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo: West Virginia Department of Corrections

Brandon Manyo Dixon West Virginia Department of Corrections

A man has been arrested on the other side of the country after allegedly going on the run following a shooting in California’s famous Venice Beach.

The shooting happened on July 30, 2022, after officials saya man got into a verbal argument with two British touristsoutside a heavily populated bar, according to KTLA News.

The shooting was caught onsurveillance video.

Los Angeles Police Department

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE4YsO58NJc Attempt Murder Suspect Sought in Venice Beach NR22351mp Los Angeles Police Department 59.1K subscribers Subscribe 38 Share Download 4,612 views Nov 23, 2022 Venice: The Los Angeles Police Department’s Pacific Division detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a suspect responsible for an attempted murder of two tourists. On Saturday, July 30, 2022, the suspect, the suspect’s friend, and two United Kingdom tourists were involved in a verbal argument outside a heavily populated bar in the 20 block of Windward Avenue. The argument escalated into a physical fight and then turned violent when the suspect chased after both tourists with a gun. As the tourists ran away, the suspect shot the tourists and then fled on foot from the scene. Both victims sustained significant wounds from the gunshots and were hospitalized for their injuries. Brandon Manyo Dixon has been identified as the person involved in the attempted murder of the United Kingdom victims. Dixon should be considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, call 911 for immediate assistance. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Pacific Division Robbery Detective Jurado D: (310) 482-6369, C: (323) 229-6286 or via email at 32284@lapd.online. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers by texting phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to www.lapdonline.org, and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” and follow the prompts. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

The argument got physical and the video shows a man, whom authorities allege to be Dixon, chasing the two individuals while shooting at them, causing them serious injuries.

Police identified Dixon as a suspect months later.

Investigators initially tracked Dixon to Memphis, Tennessee, but he fled before an arrest warrant could be served, according to the news outlet.

They eventually found him in West Virginia. Several firearms were allegedly obtained during his arrest.

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It’s unclear if Dixon has a lawyer who can comment on his behalf.

source: people.com

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