Los Angeles, Ca
Santa Monica College employee dies after being shot by coworker on campus
The Santa Monica College employee who was shot by a coworker on campus has died from her injuries Wednesday night.
She was identified as Felicia Hudson, 54, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
Hudson was a long-time employee of the school and worked as a custodial operations manager. She was originally from Newman, Georgia.
On Oct. 14, Hudson was working at the college’s Center for Media and Design satellite campus when at around 9:15 p.m., she was shot by another employee.
The gunman, Davon Durell Dean, 29, fled the campus after the shooting, leaving Hudson in critical condition. She was rushed to the hospital with severe injuries and later died on Wednesday night.
“We are deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic loss of our colleague Felicia Hudson, who served the college for nearly three decades with dedication and heart,” said Santa Monica College President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery. “She took great pride in being a steadfast coworker and leader.”
On Tuesday afternoon, the suspect’s vehicle was spotted by police in El Segundo. Following a short pursuit, he was eventually boxed in and surrounded by SWAT vehicles.
Despite attempts by negotiators for a peaceful surrender, he eventually shot and killed himself inside his car, police said.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, but investigators believe Hudson was targeted in a case of workplace violence. The circumstances surrounding her connection to Dean remain under investigation.
Police said Dean “had a history of arrests including for attempt murder in 2011 and an assault with a deadly weapon, a firearm, in 2019. His only convictions were for misdemeanor property crimes.”
All Santa Monica College campuses were closed on Tuesday as police investigated the incident.
With over 25,000 students enrolled at the college’s six satellite campuses, police have deployed extra patrols on campus while urging students and staff to stay at home.
Campus staff and administrators are mourning Hudson’s death while the incident remains under investigation.
“To Felicia’s family, loved ones and friends, SMC extends our heartfelt condolences and prayer,” Jeffery said. “The college will be conducting a thorough review of this incident. SMC is providing crisis counseling services to employees and students as we grieve our irreplaceable colleague.”
The Santa Monica College Foundation has established a legacy fund in her honor, in collaboration with Hudson’s family which can be found here.
Los Angeles, Ca
O.C. man exposed himself to middle schoolers, police say
A Santa Ana man was arrested for an alleged weekslong spree of exposing himself to students near Utt Middle School in Tustin.
Three students reported that a man had exposed himself to them in September, and on Tuesday, the Tustin Police Department “conducted surveillance to apprehend the suspect and prevent any further incidents,” according to a news release.
During that surveillance, the man’s car was spotted, and “the suspect was spotted pulling up to a student and seen exposing his genitals,” police said.
Officers pulled that man over, and several victims identified that man, 36-year-old Christopher Scott Shelton, as the person who exposed himself to them, police said.
He was booked into the Orange County Jail on charges of indecent exposure and child annoyance, police said, though he did not appear in a search of jail records.
Police are looking for additional victims.
Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Hense at 714-573-3200.
Los Angeles, Ca
Clint Eastwood's daughter arrested in Beverly Hills for domestic violence
Actor Francesca Eastwood, daughter of the legendary actor Clint Eastwood was arrested in Beverly Hills over the weekend on suspicion of felony domestic violence, according to reporting from the Los Angeles Times.
Officers with the Beverly Hills Police Department responded to a call Saturday of possible domestic violence at its North Rexford Drive headquarters, police confirmed to The Times.
An investigation was conducted and “based on statements and injuries,” the 31-year-old Los Angeles resident was arrested and booked at the BHPD Jail for felony domestic violence.
The daughter of Oscar Award-winning actor and director Clint Eastwood and actor Frances Fisher, best known for her roles in “Unforgiven” and “Titanic,” is described as “a talented film actress whose career is on a remarkable upward trajectory” according to her IMDB page. She has worked on the 2021 M. Night Shyamalan film “Old” and has acting credits dating back to 1995.
She also starred in the reality series “Mrs. Eastwood & Company,” which chronicled the life of Dina Eastwood, Clint’s then-wife, and their two daughters, Francesca and Morgan.
Francesca was also arrested in 2015 on suspicion of driving under the influence. After she pleaded no contest to the charge, The Times reports her case was dismissed.
The 31-year-old’s bail was set at $50,000 and she was due to appear in court Tuesday morning.
The Times reached out to her representatives and were awaiting a response.
Los Angeles, Ca
2 arrested after 86,000 fentanyl pills discovered in Southern California traffic stop
Two suspects were arrested after police discovered thousands of illegal fentanyl pills in San Bernardino County.
On Tuesday morning, Barstow Police pulled over a vehicle near the 15 Freeway and Barstow Road for a vehicle code violation at around 3:42 a.m.
Two male suspects were inside the car. While searching their vehicle, a police K9 alerted officers to the presence of illegal narcotics.
Police eventually found around 86,000 fentanyl pills inside, which weighed approximately 20 pounds.
Both suspects, identified as Jesus Casteneda, 27, and Daniel Quevodo, 21, were taken into custody. Both men are residents of Phoenix, Arizona.
They were arrested for possession of a controlled substance for sales and transportation of a controlled substance for sales. They were booked at the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Jail in Barstow.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information can call Sergeant Matthew Helms at 760-256-2211 or email mhelms@barstowca.org.
Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.
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