The grieving family of a woman shot and killed near the 105 Freeway are holding a candlelight vigil in her memory, calling for justice for her death.
Rayjohnette Morgan, 22, was an innocent victim of gang violence who was shot by police after being mistaken for someone else while in a car near the Vermont Avenue exit of the 105 Freeway in South Los Angeles, her family said.
She was rushed to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, but died two days later.
Morgan’s family says they have video footage of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy sitting in her car while passersby try to help by smashing the window. They, along with their lawyers, are demanding that the deputy be held accountable for her death.
Police officers and passersby at the scene of a shooting in South Los Angeles on July 2, 2024. (Citizen App)
Police officers and passersby at the scene of a shooting in South Los Angeles on July 2, 2024. (Citizen App)
Police officers and passersby at the scene of a shooting in South Los Angeles on July 2, 2024. (Citizen App)
The grieving family of a woman shot to death near the 105 Freeway are calling for justice for her death and holding a candlelight vigil in her memory.
A video circulating on social media showed police and passersby rushing to the scene, with a caption describing the police response as a “total failure.”
LASD said in a statement that it will conduct a “critical incident review” of the deputy’s response, equipment, training and tactics to determine whether department policies and procedures were followed.
“We are deeply concerned about this incident and detectives are working hard to solve this heinous murder and bring justice to the family,” the statement read. “Our deepest condolences go out to the family of Rayjonet Morgan during this tragic time.”
“We would like to thank the concerned area residents who attended the scene and offered assistance,” LASD added.
No arrests have been made in connection with Morgan’s shooting and no suspect information has been released, but investigators believe the shooting may be gang-related.
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The vigil is scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. at South Park Recreation Center, 345 East 51st Street in South Los Angeles.
The general public is also welcome to attend.