Hai’Lee Savage, a 13-year-old Black female, tragically lost her life after being shot in the head in the Green Meadows neighborhood of Los Angeles. The incident occurred on the evening of April 11, 2025, at approximately 7:38 p.m. in the 700 block of East 108th Street. Savage was critically wounded and transported to a nearby hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries two days later, on April 13, 2025.
Authorities have classified her death as a homicide.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office formally identified Savage and confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head. Reports indicate that she was shot while sleeping on a couch inside a residence in Green Meadows. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and law enforcement officials have not yet released any information regarding potential suspects or arrests.
The tragic loss of the young teen has sparked concern and grief within the community. Residents and activists have expressed outrage over the violence affecting young individuals in South Los Angeles. As of now, the Los Angeles Police Department has not provided updates on any leads or arrests related to the case. Authorities continue to seek information from the public to aid in their investigation.
