Update: 03-23-21: City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas acknowledged Margo’s passing as an adjourning motion.
Update: LAPD West Traffic Division says the suspect and suspected vehicle are now in custody. The story is developing.
With heavy hearts and great concern, the Board of Directors of NABJLA send our condolences to the family of our fellow board member, Margo Spann, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident earlier this week.
We join the outpouring of love from Margo’s friends, family, and former colleagues back home in Milwaukee. We send our love and support to her family at this time of unspeakable pain and grief.
Additionally, in the midst of our collective grief, we call on LAPD for transparency and on our community for assistance in finding who killed Margo.
There is a $50K reward for anyone with information leading to finding the driver of the white Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with an extended cab that struck her at Venice Blvd and Wilton Place.
We ask that you contact LAPD West Traffic Division at 213-473-0234 or 213-473-0562. Tipsters may also contact Crime Stoppers Stoppers at 800-222-8477.