Homeless woman accused of killing social activist in Los Angeles
11/29/2023 3:16 pm PST
LOS ANGELES (TCD) -- Police arrested a homeless woman this week on suspicion of breaking into a residence and fatally shooting a 33-year-old social activist.
On Nov. 27, at approximately 6 p.m., Los Angeles Police Department Wilshire Area patrol officers responded to the 900 block of Alandele Avenue to a report of a shooting. Once there, officers learned a male victim had been shot by a home intruder.
KCBS-TV identified the victim as Michael Latt, the CEO of Lead With Love. According to the organization's Instagram page, Lead With Love "harnesses the power of art to spark change, bring love, hope and healing to communities and empower others."
Paramedics transported Latt to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.
Police named 36-year-old Jameelah Michl as the primary suspect and arrested her on a charge of murder. She is being held at the Los Angeles County Jail on $3 million bail.
Additionally, police booked Michl’s vehicle, her primary home, into evidence.
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