Los Angeles police have identified a man already in custody for another shooting as the suspect in three recent killings of homeless men. Jerrid Joseph Powell, 33, was linked to the shootings after a firearm found in his vehicle was connected to the crimes. Los Angeles County, with a population of 10 million, has a large homeless population. The Associated Press reported
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Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook, left, Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore announce the arrest of a suspect in three recent killings of homeless men, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles.
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Beverly Hills Police Chief Mark Stainbrook, left, Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore announce the arrest of a suspect in three recent killings of homeless men, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, in Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles Man Identified as Suspect in Recent Killings of Homeless Men
LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles man already in custody in connection with another shooting investigation has been identified as the suspect in three recent killings of homeless men, police said Saturday.
Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said Jerrid Joseph Powell, 33, was identified as the suspect in the three killings after authorities determined a firearm found in a vehicle he was driving when he was arrested earlier was linked to the shootings.
Powell was arrested this week by Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies for investigation of the shooting death and robbery of a 42-year-old man late.