Los Angeles police have made an arrest in the October slaying of a transgender woman

[natina]

Los Angeles police have made an arrest in the October slaying of a transgender woman in East Hollywood.



Aniya Knee Parker (http://homicide.latimes.com/post/aniya-knee-parker/), 47, was fatally shot near Melrose and North Kenmore avenues on Oct. 2 during a dispute with three men. Police described the incident as a street robbery gone bad.
An LAPD spokeswoman said Monday evening that details about the arrest -- when it happened and the name of the person in custody -- aren't yet available, adding that detectives are still looking for two other suspects.



Soon after the slaying, officials announced a $50,000 reward (http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-reward-offered-transgender-homicide-20141010-story.html%20) for information leading to an arrest. It wasn’t immediately clear if police received a tip that led to the recent arrest.


http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-arrest-made-in-slaying-of-transgender-woman-20141229-story.html

[natina]

Transgender dies after being shot in HOLLYWOOD
R.I.P.
A transgender person died Thursday morning after being shot in a possible robbery attempt in East Hollywood, police said.
http://tribktla.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/east-hollywood-shooting.jpg?w=300&h=168 (http://tribktla.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/east-hollywood-shooting.jpg)A transgender woman died after being shot in East Hollywood on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, police said. (Credit: KTLA)

Officers responded about 2:30 a.m. to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of North Kenmore Avenue, just east of the 101 Freeway (map (https://www.google.com/maps/@34.0828755,-118.2968635,17z)), according to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department.
The officers found a transgender person suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, the spokesperson said. The victim was transported to L.A. County-USC Medical Center by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel and pronounced dead shortly after 5 a.m.
Authorities had initially described the deceased person as a transgender woman. In a news conference at the scene, an LAPD detective referred to the victim as a transgender man.
“From what we’ve been told by witnesses, it appears … that it may be a robbery gone bad,” said police Lt. Joe Losorelli.
Two to three men, described only as Hispanic, fled the scene on foot after the shooting, witnesses told investigators.
Eastbound lanes on Melrose Avenue were closed at the 101 Freeway as an investigation continued

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Transgender dies after being shot in HOLLYWOOD
R.I.P.
A transgender person died Thursday morning after being shot in a possible robbery attempt in East Hollywood, police said.
http://tribktla.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/east-hollywood-shooting.jpg?w=300&h=168 (http://tribktla.files.wordpress.com/2014/10/east-hollywood-shooting.jpg)A transgender woman died after being shot in East Hollywood on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014, police said. (Credit: KTLA)

Officers responded about 2:30 a.m. to a report of shots fired in the 600 block of North Kenmore Avenue, just east of the 101 Freeway (map (https://www.google.com/maps/@34.0828755,-118.2968635,17z)), according to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department.
The officers found a transgender person suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, the spokesperson said. The victim was transported to L.A. County-USC Medical Center by Los Angeles Fire Department personnel and pronounced dead shortly after 5 a.m.
Authorities had initially described the deceased person as a transgender woman. In a news conference at the scene, an LAPD detective referred to the victim as a transgender man.
“From what we’ve been told by witnesses, it appears … that it may be a robbery gone bad,” said police Lt. Joe Losorelli.
Two to three men, described only as Hispanic, fled the scene on foot after the shooting, witnesses told investigators.
Eastbound lanes on Melrose Avenue were closed at the 101 Freeway as an investigation continued.

Murder of transgender woman caught on camera; suspects sought


EAST HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) --
Surveillance video has been released in the fatal shooting of a transgender woman in East Hollywood early Thursday, and police are asking for the public's help to catch the suspects.

Aniya Parker, 47, was fatally shot around 2:30 a.m. Thursday on the 600 block of North Kenmore Avenue.

On Friday night, mourners, united in their grief, gathered at the spot where Parker lost her life. Those in the transgender community are on edge after one of their own, who they knew as Asia, was shot and killed.

"I can't even come home late from work or something without the risk of being shot in my head, brutally, for my purse or whatever the case may be. It terrifies me," vigil organizer Kerri Secil said.

In the video, Parker is seen turning around after 2-4 suspects say something, then surround her underneath a tree. One suddenly throws a punch and Parker runs off. That's when one suspect fires a single shot, hitting her in the head.

She crosses the street where she sits on the curb, before she suddenly collapses in the street. Parker later died at a local hospital.

Los Angeles police say the incident appeared to be a botched robbery attempt, and the victim was likely not targeted due to her transgender status, but that does little to calm fears.

"This was not a robbery, in fact, they left the purse behind," Mary Zeiser of Hollywood said. "This is a cold-blooded hate crime and this type of violence needs to end."

There are numerous cameras in the neighborhood. Police are now reviewing all the videos to see if they have a clear shot of the suspects.

"We want to get to the bottom of it and we can only get to the bottom of it once these cowards who did this are apprehended, and the good news is that they're on video," Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell said.

Investigators are looking for 2-4 male Hispanic suspects. If you have any information about this incident, you're urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department at (877) LAPD-24-7.

[nevada64]

So sad. I live close to this area, and hate to think such violence continues. When will the intolerance, hate, and ignorance cease?

[sassygirl]

the person or persons responsible are Criminals , nothing more nothing less. contrary to what some may say the Police did their job. there is Evil in this world and it isn't limited to any group of people. we are responsible for our own safety, be aware.

[natina]

there have been more arrest and killings.

those mexican gangbangers stabbed an elderly lady to death on melrose