Michael Latt: Hollywood's beloved social justice activist murdered at his LA house by homeless woman
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Michael Latt, 33, founder of a social justice charity 'Lead with Love,' was discovered critically injured at his Mid-City home on November 27.
He was taken to a hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Police allege that Latt, who commonly worked with the rapper Common, was shot by 36-year-old Jameelah Elena Michl.
The accused happens to be a homeless woman who reportedly stayed at the scene after the incident.
The vehicle, where she used to stay, has been taken by officials as evidence.
Michl has been charged with murder and is currently being held on $3 million bail, according to the Daily Mail.
A neighbor told ABC that the victim lived in the home with his girlfriend and their pets.
Who are Michael Latt's parents?
Latt is the son of movie producer Jonathan Latt and Michelle Satter, the founding senior director at the Sundance Institute, the one which organizes the globally renowned Sundance Film Festival.
Mourning the loss of her son, Satter took to X to share a family photo and wrote, "Our beloved son Michael Latt fell victim to a tragic act of violence this week. Michael devoted his career to supporting artists, championing organizations that raised up artists of color, & leveraged storytelling for enduring change. We celebrate his legacy, love & compassion."
Our beloved son Michael Latt fell victim to a tragic act of violence this week. Michael devoted his career to supporting artists, championing organizations that raised up artists of color, & leveraged storytelling for enduring change. We celebrate his legacy, love & compassion. pic.twitter.com/AlhuNNBWXZ
— Michelle Satter (@SundanceSatter) November 29, 2023
How did Michael Latt's charity function?
The goal of 'Lead with Love' was to harness "the power of art to spark change, bring love, hope and healing to communities and empower others."
In 2017, the charity organized a 'Hope & Redemption Tour' where the rapper Common performed for inmates at more than 10 prisons in California.
Latt also took a leading role in organizing events for Martin Luther King Jr Day at Harlem’s Riverside Church.
Speakers at the event included the likes of Lupita Nyong’o and Michael B Jordan.
The activist was also photographed with Common at a rally for Breonna Taylor, who was killed by the police, in 2020.
According to Latt's Instagram, he recently returned to Los Angeles after a trip from Japan.
In his last post on the social media platform, Latt wrote, "Such a great couple of days since flying back from Japan. Surrounded by family and friends over this long holiday weekend, it’s been nothing but relaxing, joyful and restful times ahead of a long weeeeek."
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The investigation into the murder of Michael Latt is currently underway, and anyone with relevant information is urged to contact West Bureau Homicide Investigators at 213-382-9470.
