A homeless woman wanted for armed robbery allegedly shot and killed a Hollywood music producer as he sat in his car, police announced.
Kayla Delise Mackie, 27, was charged with murder Tuesday, five days after William James Edwards III was found in a “grave state” while parked on a Santa Monica street.
The 46-year-old producer – who worked with rappers Travis Scott and Lil Cobaine – died shortly after he was rushed to a nearby hospital, Santa Monica police said.
Mackie, who police described as “currently experiencing homelessness,” was picked up the next day in West Los Angeles.
His motive for allegedly pulling the trigger on Edwards remains unclear.
“Last week’s senseless killing on 29th Street has shocked us all,” 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 is accused of shooting and killing a Hollywood music producer as he sat in his parked car. LAPD
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, triumphs and iconic stories you told me that people can’t fathom,” the rapper wrote alongside a carousel of a dozen photos of the couple over their nine-year friendship.
William James Edwards III was found in a “grave condition” and died after he was rushed to the hospital. lilcobaine/Instagram Edwards leaves behind two young sons. lilcobaine/Instagram
Edwards is survived by two sons and a wife, according to GoFundMe which describes the producer as “a talented man who excelled in everything he did.”
Police said witness statements were crucial in tracking down Mackey, who is also wanted in Los Angeles for armed robbery and attempted murder.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office could not immediately elaborate on Mackey’s prior criminal allegations.
He was charged Tuesday with Edwards’ murder, as well as armed robbery and attempted murder.
Rapper Lil Cobaine described Edwards as “family.” lilcobaine/Instagram
Mackie is being held on a $2 million bond at the Century Regional Detention Facility, records show.
Hollywood’s murder comes just weeks after another homeless woman was charged with murdering social justice advocate Michael Latt.
Jameelah Elena Michl, allegedly broke into Latt’s home because she was friends with a film director she had been stalking, police said.
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