William James Edwards III was present in “grave situation” in his car
A 27-year-old homeless California lady has been accused of taking pictures and killing a Hollywood music producer in Santa Monica. William James Edwards III – who has labored with musicians equivalent to Travis Scott and Lil Cobaine – was shot inside his automotive.
William James Edwards III was present in “grave situation” in his car parked on a Santa Monica avenue on January 25. The 46-year-old producer died shortly after within the hospital he was rushed to.
The accused, Kayla Delise Mackie, was charged with the crime on Tuesday, 5 days after the assault. Mackie can be needed for different crimes together with “an armed theft and an tried murder.”
As per an official assertion by the Santa Monica Police Division, the motive of the crime stays unknown.
The police division, in its assertion, mentioned, “On January twenty fifth at roughly 10:25 AM, Santa Monica Police Division officers responded to a name of Photographs Fired within the 2600 block of twenty ninth Avenue in Santa Monica. Officers situated the sufferer of the taking pictures seated in his parked car. The sufferer, recognized as William Edwards III, a 46-year-old resident of Los Angeles, was transported to a neighborhood hospital in grave situation and died on the hospital. The motive for the crime continues to be being investigated.”
About Mackie’s crime and her subsequent detainment, the division shared, “SMPD situated suspect Kayla Delise Mackie the next morning in West Los Angeles the place she was taken into custody. Additional investigation revealed she was accountable for extra crimes in Los Angeles, together with an armed theft and an tried murder. On January 30, 2024, the District Lawyer filed a homicide cost (187(a) PC) for the Santa Monica murder in addition to extra expenses associated to the Los Angeles incidents.”
Santa Monica Mayor Phil Brock additionally issued a press release relating to the matter. He mentioned: “Final week’s mindless killing on twenty ninth Avenue has left all of us shocked. My coronary heart goes out to Mr. Edwards’ household and buddies, and my ideas are with all who have been affected by this tragic occasion.”
“Nothing can take away the ache this incident has dropped at Edwards’ family members and our group as an entire. However I’m happy with the excellent police work our officers exhibited, rapidly apprehending the suspect and making certain she shall be dropped at justice. I stand behind the robust message from Santa Monica Police: There isn’t a place for any sort of violence in our metropolis,” Mr Brock added.
Lil Cobaine mourned Edwards’ loss of life on social media, referring to the music producer as “household.”
“There are such a lot of vital recollections we shared, so many laughs, cries, fights, breakthroughs and iconic tales you informed me that folks could not even fathom and I will respect your privateness like I all the time have and can proceed to do. your secrets and techniques and epic endeavours will all the time be protected with me,” an excerpt from the rapper’s put up reads.
In his be aware, Lil Cobaine additionally referred to a GoFundMe to help Edwards’ household. Edwards is survived by his spouse and two younger sons.
