Magali Alberto, a 27-year-old single mother from Los Angeles, was tragically killed on April 26, 2020, in a gang-related shooting. The incident occurred as she waited at a red traffic light in the Manchester Square area of South Los Angeles. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Alberto was returning home from a small family birthday party when another car pulled up beside her vehicle and opened fire.
The assailants, who were later identified as local gang members, shot indiscriminately at her car, which had tinted windows. Alberto sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation into Alberto's death led to the arrest of three suspects: James Spencer, 23, Frank Adams, 29, and Darrell Robinson, 26. These individuals were apprehended on May 21, 2020, following the execution of several search warrants in and around Los Angeles. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's office subsequently filed three counts of murder against each of the suspects. During a press conference, Capt. Stacey Spell of the LAPD emphasized that the suspects and the victim did not know each other and that Alberto was not involved in any gang activity. The crime was described as gang-motivated, but the specific gang affiliations of the suspects were not disclosed to avoid giving them any recognition.
Alberto's family, who were present at the press conference, described her as a loving and protective mother who was dedicated to her small child. Her death left her family and community devastated, highlighting the senseless nature of gang violence. The case against the suspects is ongoing, with the legal proceedings expected to bring justice for Alberto and her family. The LAPD continues to urge anyone with additional information about the case to come forward, as they work to ensure that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.
