LA County Prosecutors File Charges in Shocking Execution of Sidney Barrett Morris
Fixins Soul Kitchen Tragedy: District Attorney Vows Accountability for Heinous Crime
In a shocking development, Los Angeles County prosecutors have announced charges against two individuals allegedly involved in the cold-blooded execution of 43-year-old Sidney Barrett Morris late last year at LA Live’s “Fixins Soul Kitchen.” District Attorney George Gascón expressed alarm at the brazenness of the shooting, emphasizing his office’s commitment to ensuring accountability for this heinous crime. The victim, Morris, was dining alone at the counter when 33-year-old Phillip Pasco Clark allegedly entered the restaurant, walked directly to Morris, and fatally shot him. Clark then purportedly fled the scene, aided by an accomplice waiting in a getaway car. Prosecutors also charged 50-year-old Santana Jermaine Kelly with involvement in the murder plot and arson related to the destruction of the getaway vehicle.
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Morris’s Career in Equity and Diversity: A Life Cut Short Amid Unsolved Connection to Suspects
Despite diligent investigation efforts, authorities have not yet established a direct connection between the suspects and Morris, a respected figure who served as California State University Northridge’s director of Equity and Diversity and Title IX coordinator. Morris, originally from Los Angeles but raised in Michigan, had dedicated his career to promoting inclusivity and social harmony. His tragic death has left a profound impact, especially considering his familial ties to Motown songwriter Barrett Strong, adding a poignant layer to the loss. With Clark facing a potential maximum sentence of 85 years to life and Kelly facing up to 100 years to life if convicted, the legal proceedings underscore the severity of the charges and the pursuit of justice for Morris’s untimely demise.
