“I want to be very clear about what we’re facing today — this is a killer who is preying on the unhoused,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said at a news conference Friday. Police also identified a dark sedan thought to be linked to the suspect, but Moore said they are still working on a better description of the car. The first victim was Jose Palanos, a 37-year-old Hispanic man, followed by Mark Diggs, a 62-year-old Black man. "To the many Angelenos who have friends or family who are unhoused, please let them know the danger that exists. Martin Estrada, an attorney with the Department of Justice, said the agency is looking into whether this investigation should involve federal charges.

Source: Washington Post December 02, 2023 08:33 UTC