SANTA MONICA, Calif. – A 27-year-old homeless woman has been apprehended as the prime suspect in the fatal shooting of a 46-year-old Los Angeles man, Edward Williams III. The shooting took place in Santa Monica on Thursday morning and was reported to have been the result of an argument between the suspect, Kayla Denise Mackey, and the victim.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department, Mackey was arrested on Friday morning in West Los Angeles. Witnesses provided crucial information that led to the identification and subsequent capture of the suspect. It was reported that the victim, Williams, was found shot in his vehicle on the 2600 block of 29th Street around 10:30 a.m. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries later that day.
An overnight search for the suspect proved to be unsuccessful, despite heavy police presence in the area. Authorities believe that witness descriptions were instrumental in locating Mackey. It was also disclosed that the suspect fled the scene after the shooting and managed to evade capture until the following morning.
Subsequent investigations are underway to determine the motive behind the shooting. In the meantime, a GoFundMe page has been set up to assist the victim’s family with funeral expenses. Additionally, anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department.
This incident has stunned the local community, and as the investigation unfolds, authorities are seeking cooperation from the public to help piece together the events that led to this tragic incident.