A homeless woman wanted for armed robbery allegedly shot and killed a Hollywood music producer while he sat in his car, police announced.
Kayla Delise Mackie, 27, was charged with murder on Tuesday, five days after William James Edwards III was found in “serious condition” while parked on a Santa Monica street.
The 46-year-old producer, who worked with rappers Travis Scott and Lil Cobaine, died shortly after being rushed to a nearby hospital, Santa Monica police said.
Mackie, whom police described as “currently homeless,” was arrested the next day in west Los Angeles.
His motive for allegedly pulling the trigger on Edwards remains unclear.
“Last week’s senseless murder on 29th Street has left us all shaken,” Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock said in a statement.
“Nothing can take away the pain this incident has caused Mr. Edwards’ loved ones and our community as a whole.”
Kayla Delise Mackie allegedly shot and killed a Hollywood music producer while he sat in his parked car. Los Angeles Police
Edwards worked as a producer in Los Angeles, collaborating with rappers such as Travis Scott and Lil Cobaine. He is also listed as a producer on a 2018 film called “Haunting on Fraternity Row,” as well as two short films.
Lil Cobaine, whose real name is Cayman Harrison Cline, mourned the loss of Edwards in an Instagram post, calling the producer his “family.”
“There are so many important memories we shared, so many laughs, cries, fights, breakthroughs and iconic stories you told me that people couldn’t even understand,” the rapper wrote alongside a carousel of a dozen photos of the couple throughout his nine years. year of friendship
William James Edwards III was found in “serious condition” and died after being rushed to a hospital. lilcobaine/Instagram Edwards leaves behind two young children. lilcobain/Instagram
Edwards leaves behind two young children and a wife, according to a GoFundMe that described the producer as “a talented man who excelled in everything he did.”
Police said witness descriptions were crucial in locating Mackey, who was also wanted in Los Angeles for armed robbery and attempted murder.
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office could not immediately provide further details about Mackey’s alleged prior crimes.
She was charged Tuesday with Edwards’ murder, as well as armed robbery and attempted murder.
Rapper Lil Cobaine described Edwards as “family.” lilcobain/Instagram
Mackie is being held on $2 million bail at the Century Regional Detention Center, records show.
The Hollywood murder comes just weeks after another homeless woman was charged with the shooting death of social justice advocate Michael Latt.
Jameelah Elena Michl allegedly broke into Latt’s home because he was friends with a film director she had been harassing, police said.
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