A Black Man Was Fatally Shot in the Back. A Wealthy, White Teen Suspect Is Free
California bail reform activists might have a new poster child.
Eighteen-year-old suspect Cameron Terrell is facing one count of murder, two counts of premeditated attempted murder and enhancement allegations that he participated in an October killing to benefit his predominantly African-American gang, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office complaint filed against him.
But Terrell, a white teen from upscale Palos Verdes Estates, was bailed out of jail in time to reportedly be spotted at Dodger Stadium enjoying a World Series game with his parents.
"It is rare" for someone suspected in a gang-related murder to be walking free within days, says attorney John Raphling, a West L.A.–based senior researcher for the nonprofit Human Rights Watch, which has been campaigning for bail reform in the Golden State.
The story of Terrell's background was published recently by the South Bay's Daily Breeze newspaper. Police told the publication Terrell wasn't the alleged shooter but could be prosecuted just the same because they believe he was the getaway driver. The victim, 21-year-old Justin Alongino Holmes, was gunned down at 78th Street and Western Avenue in South Los Angeles.
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