A Los Angeles social justice advocate was killed Monday when a homeless woman, who was living in her car, broke into his home and shot him.
Michael Latt, 33, founder of the social justice group Lead With Love, was the victim of a “tragic act of violence” after he was found with a gunshot wound before being transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. .
The suspect, identified as Jameelah Elena Michl, broke into the home in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood around 6 p.m., Los Angeles police announced in a statement.
Michl, 36, remained at the scene and was taken into Los Angeles police custody while outside the home.
The motive for the shooting is unknown, as is whether Latt and Michl knew each other, but the incident is being treated as a random act of violence, according to the LA Times, citing law enforcement sources.
Michl was arrested and charged with murder and is being held on $3 million bail, as her vehicle was reserved as evidence.
Michael Latt’s family said he was the victim of a “tragic act of violence” after he was found with a gunshot wound. Michael Latt / Instagram The motive for the shooting is still unknown, but it is being treated as a random act of violence. Michael Latt/Instagram
Latt’s family paid tribute to him on his Instagram page, saying he spent his career helping others, especially those from minority groups.
“Our beloved son, brother, grandson and fiancé, Michael Latt, was the victim of a tragic act of violence on Monday night,” the post read, along with a photo of Latt, his brother and his parents. “Our family, Michael’s extraordinary friends and colleagues are devastated by the deep pain of losing our Michael.”
“She dedicated her career to supporting others, championing organizations that raised women and artists of color, as well as leveraging storytelling, art and diverse media to create lasting change and instill hope, love and inspiration in communities. Michael will never be forgotten and we can all carry on his legacy of love, compassion and fierce dedication to bringing about positive and lasting change.”
Latt’s neighbors did not hear the shots, but remembered the activist as a sweet guy who lived with his partner. ABC 7 The shooting occurred around 6 p.m. at Latt’s residence in the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood of Los Angeles. ABC 7
Latt’s neighbors did not hear the shots, but remembered the activist as a sweet guy who lived with his partner.
“I’m heartbroken, I’m shocked,” Avarie Shevin, Latt’s neighbor, told KTLA. “She was looking out the window and saw a woman standing on the catwalk with her hands up and they stopped her.”
“He’s a super sweet guy,” Shevin said. “He and his girlfriend lived there with a dog and a cat. He is very calm. I can’t understand what could have happened that caused him to be shot and killed. I keep imagining his face and I can’t believe he has passed away.”
Michael Latt alongside rapper Common, at a Breonna Taylor rally in Kentucky in 2020. Lead With Love / Instagram Latt’s family paid tribute on his Instagram page, saying he spent his career helping others, especially those from minority groups . Michael Latt/Instagram
Latt founded Lead With Love, a marketing consulting firm focused on elevating Black and other underrepresented artists in Hollywood.
He was photographed with rapper Common in 2020 at a rally in Kentucky for Breonna Taylor, the Black paramedic killed by police inside her own residence during a raid.
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