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Suspect in Los Angeles Homeless Killings Arrested

Jerrid Joseph Powell, already in custody for another shooting, linked to the murders through firearm found in his vehicle.

  • Jerrid Joseph Powell, 33, has been arrested and identified as the suspect in the recent killings of three homeless men in Los Angeles.
  • Powell was already in custody in connection with another shooting investigation when he was linked to the homeless killings.
  • The victims were shot during early morning hours while they were sleeping or preparing to sleep.
  • A firearm found in Powell's vehicle when he was arrested was linked to the shootings.
  • Powell has a lengthy criminal history and is due to appear in court on Monday.
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