A Los Angeles social justice advocate was killed Monday when a homeless woman, who was living out of her car, broke into her home and shot her.
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 suffering from gunshot wounds before being taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
The suspect, identified as Jameelah Elena Michl, broke into the Mid-Wilshire neighborhood home around 6 p.m., the LAPD announced in a statement.
Michl, 36, remained at the scene and was taken into LAPD custody as he stood outside the home.
The motive behind the shooting — as well as whether Latt and Michl knew each other — remains unknown, but the incident is being treated as a random act of violence, according to the LA Times, citing police sources.
Michl was arrested and charged with murder and is being held on $3 million bail, as his vehicle was booked into evidence.
Michael Latt’s family said he was the victim of a “tragic act of violence” after he was found with gunshot wounds. Michael Latt / Instagram The motive behind the shooting remains unknown but it is being treated as a random act of violence. Michael Latt / Instagram
Latt’s family paid tribute on his Instagram page, saying he spent his career helping others, especially from minority groups.
“Our beloved son, brother, grandson, fiance Michael Latt, was the victim of violence Monday night,” the post read alongside a photo of Latt, his brother and his parents. “Our family, friends and colleagues of Michael are incredibly devastated by the profound grief of losing our Michael.”
“She has dedicated her career to supporting others, championing organizations that elevate women and artists of color, along with leveraging storytelling, art and multiple mediums to create lasting change and infuse communities with hope, love and inspiration. Michael will never be forgotten and we can all carry on his legacy of love, compassion and fierce dedication to positive and lasting change.”
Latt’s neighbors did not hear the gunshots but remember the activist as a sweet man who lived with his partner. ABC 7 The shooting happened around 6pm at Latt’s residence in LA’s Mid-Wilshire neighborhood. ABC 7
Latt’s neighbors did not hear the gunshots but remember the activist as a sweet man who lived with his partner.
“I’m heartbroken, I’m shocked,” Avarie Shevin, Latt’s next-door neighbor, told KTLA. “I looked out my window and saw a woman standing on the sidewalk with her hands up and they were holding her down.”
“He was a very sweet man,” Shevin said. “He and his girlfriend live there with a dog and a cat. He is very gentle. I can’t wrap my brain around what could have happened that caused him to be shot and killed. I keep imagining his face and I can’t believe he’s gone.”
Michael Latt with rapper Common, at a rally for Breonna Taylor 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 from minority groups. Michael Latt / Instagram
Latt founded Lead With Love, a marketing consulting firm focused on elevating black and other underrepresented performers in Hollywood.
He posed with rapper Common in 2020 at a rally in Kentucky for Breonna Taylor, a black EMT killed by police in her own home during a raid.
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