- William James Edwards III was fatally shot on January 25 in Santa Monica
- Kayla Delise Mackie, 27, was charged with the shooting and other crimes
- Edwards leaves behind his son's young sons, who his close friend Lil Cobaine vowed to look after
A homeless California woman has been accused of shooting a music producer who worked with Travis Scott and Lil Cobaine.
Kayla Delise Mackie, 27, was accused of assaulting William James Edwards III on Jan. 25 in Santa Monica. fatally shot.
Police responded to a report of shots fired and found Edwards in his parked vehicle.
He was taken to hospital but later died from his injuries, police said.
According to police, Mackie was seen leaving the area and was picked up the next day. She said she was also behind a number of other crimes in LA, “including an armed robbery and an attempted murder.”
William James Edwards III was fatally shot on January 25 in Santa Monica
Friends in the entertainment industry, including rapper Lil Cobaine, paid tribute to the father of two
Kayla Delise Mackie, 27, was charged with the fatal shooting of Edwards, among several other crimes
Edwards worked in the entertainment industry and his IMDb lists Travis Scott and Lil Cobain among his collaborators.
Lil Cobaine paid tribute to Edwards on Instagram, saying, “To say we are friends would be to honor the brotherhood we have built and the moments and memories we have accumulated over the nine years we have been a FAMILY.” “You meant the world to me.”
Edwards is survived by his two sons, Levi and G. Williams the Fourth.
Lil Cobaine added that the children will be taken care of in his will.
“There are so many important memories we shared, so many laughs, tears, struggles, breakthroughs and iconic stories you told me that people couldn't even comprehend, and I will respect your privacy as I do.” always have done and will continue to do,” he added.
A GoFundMe set up to support the boys also paid tribute to the “talented” producer, who has also appeared in several short films.
“We all know how he touched our lives with his personality, his talent and his love,” it said.
“Will has many friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry. He was also active in his AA and NA communities.
Edwards is survived by his two young sons, Levi and G. Williams the Fourth
“I've seen him help people out of meetings that ended up back on the street.” “A talented man who excelled at everything he did.”
Police said the motive for the crime was “still under investigation.”
According to booking records, Mackie is being held at the Century Regional Detention Facility on a $2 million bond.
The shooting came just weeks after another unhoused woman was accused of fatally shooting a social justice activist.
Michael Latt, who founded the charity Lead with Love, was found critically injured at his Mid-City home in November and later pronounced dead in hospital.
Jameelah Elena Michl, 36, was charged with the 33-year-old's murder.