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LaTisha Nixon is a mother on a mission for her son. Nixon’s son, Gemmel Moore, 26, was found dead from an apparent overdose of methamphetamine at on July 27 at the West Hollywood apartment of Ed Buck, a prominent Democratic political donor . The initial investigation by responding deputies revealed no suspicious circumstances of foul play. That was verified by the responding Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Corner investigator. “I’m asking for justice for my son,” said Nixon at a recent West Hollywood City Council meeting . “Regardless of the fact of whatever he did the meth or whatever, he was still my son. He was still a person. “I want justice. That’s it.” According to Nixon, at the time of his death, Moore was homeless and working as an escort for gay men. Since the announcement of Moore’s death, additional information has surfaced, including Moore ’s journal stating it was Buck who introduced him to methamphetamine, a highly addictive drug . “I honestly don’t...

Gemmel Moore Courtesy LaTisha Nixon UPDATE, Aug. 15: The Los Angeles Sheriff ’s Department's homicide bureau "has assigned several investigators to review the circumstances of the death to determine if any criminal culpability exists ," according to a sheriff's statement. Sheriff's officials say the case is closed on the recent death of a 26-year-old suspected of overdosing on methamphetamine at the West Hollywood apartment of political influencer Ed Buck . But the mother of the man, Gemmel Moore, says Buck should be held accountable for her son’s death. Moore's mother, LaTisha Nixon, says that about a year ago her son called her crying about Buck. He was scared, she says, and his experiences with the 62-year-old inspired him to leave Los Angeles and return to her Texas home. She also says he was struggling with homelessness and an HIV diagnosis. A day before his death, Moore flew back to Los Angeles, according to Nixon. She says Buck sent him a plane tick...

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- Authorities are investigating the overdose death of a young man at the West Hollywood apartment of a prominent Democratic Party donor . The donor and political activist, Ed Buck, denies any wrongdoing. But the family of the man who overdosed, Gemmel Moore, is demanding answers. Los Angeles County Sheriff 's homicide detectives have launched a new investigation into the overdose that claimed the 26-year-old's life. County coroner 's officials initially found that Moore died from an accidental meth overdose in Buck's West Hollywood apartment . But now, citing "additional information," the sheriff's department is revisiting the case out of an "abundance of caution." That action is something Moore's family has been urging officials to take. Moore's mother, Latisha Nixon, wants to know exactly what happened on the night of July 27. "I am calling out the West Hollywood sheriff 's department to ple...

The mother of a man who died after apparently overdosing at the West Hollywood apartment belonging to prominent Democratic donor Ed Buck told KTLA that there is more to the story behind the death. Latisha Nixon provided this undated photo of her and her son, Gemmel Moore." width="226" height="300" /> Latisha Nixon provided this undated photo of her and her son, Gemmel Moore. Latisha Nixon is asking the Los Angeles County Sheriff ’s Department to launch a “thorough investigation” into her son Gemmel Moore ’s death. Moore, 26, was found dead on July 27 while working as an escort. The death was ruled an accident, but Nixon is skeptical. "It seems like everyone is turning a blind eye because my son was a gay black man and Ed Buck is a wealthy white politician ," she said. Homicide detectives are reexamining Moore’s death, based on additional information, sheriff’s officials announced Tuesday . A journal provided to KTLA by a family friend appears ...

MONTEBELLO, Calif. (KABC) -- A man suspected of killing his estranged wife , who was eight weeks pregnant , was shot and killed in an officer- involved shooting in Montebello Friday. Around 2:40 p.m., Montebello police officers were involved in a shooting with a male suspect in the 2900 block of West Via Corona. He was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff 's Department. Authorities identified the suspect as 26-year-old Christopher Diaz.Diaz was suspected of killing 28-year-old Roxann Acosta after confronting her in an apartment in the 12000 block of West Victoria Avenue on Aug. 6. Authorities had been looking for Diaz. Witnesses of the shooting said police in two SUVs were following a vehicle that Diaz was in. Police said the vehicle was being driven by a woman and that Diaz was the passenger. Richard, a witness to the scene, said Diaz ran from the vehicle after he discovered he was being followed. "They were right on his tail....

A woman waits to board a bus along Long Beach Boulevard . Photo: Michael Lozano Story by Stephanie Perez. Speaking with the riders of the Long Beach Transit system , you will find common stories . John Muller, 23-year-old bus rider, saw a rider across from him masturbating on the bus. Tyler Joscelyn, 22, confronted two men who were harassing a girl “because she was pretty” to only end up in a physical fight. And then there’s the downright weird. Rebecca Macareno, for instance, felt unsafe during a recent afternoon bus ride from her apartment to Cerritos Mall when a man chose to sit directly next to her. “He stared at me the entire bus ride even when I looked away,” she said. “He never spoke to me or touched me, but his eyes were red, and it felt like he never blinked. He could have sat anywhere on the bus, but he sat by me.” City locals, including high school and college students, rely heavily on public transportation to get around each year but many also feel uneasy and unsafe, es...

John Altschul with his dog, Ethanol. (Photo by James Mills) EDITOR’S NOTE: The is another in a series of occasional stories titled “The Grownups” about West Hollywood residents 75 years old or older who are active in civic life. He’s been called the elder statesman of West Hollywood . He possesses the leadership, diplomacy, patience, charm and institutional memory necessary to hold that honorary title. More importantly, he has the ear of city leaders, community activists , business leaders and developers that is required of an effective statesman. Although he was not involved with the formation of the city, he became a guiding force in shaping West Hollywood . And this week, John Altschul celebrates his 81st birthday. He reluctantly accepts the idea of being the city’s elder statesman, but would prefer he wasn’t quite so much on the elder side of it (wouldn’t we all!). “ West Hollywood has always been a place where everyone has been so friendly,” says Altschul. “I’ve always felt ...

MONTBELLO, Calif. (FOX 11 / CNS) - The manhunt for an alleged killer came to an end on Friday. Christopher Michael Diaz , who police say is a reputed gang member , was wanted for killing his pregnant wife, Roxanne Acosta, 2 weeks ago. She was 2-months pregnant with a 4th child. Friday afternoon, three officers followed Diaz from an apartment to a Montebello 'Super A' store. Police tried stopping the car, but Diaz ran away. Sheriff Deputies say Diaz ran a block away between two homes on Via Corona. Then they say, he tried scaling a fence and targeted police officers . "The suspect did turn around, point a gun at him, and fire at least one round," said Lt. Derrick Alfred with L.A. County Sheriff's Homicide Unit. Officers shot him, killing Diaz. CLICK RELATED STORY LINK :  Estranged Montebello man wanted for murder of pregnant wife Alicia Acosta says she always feared her estranged son in law would hurt Roxann. "She moved on with her life and he couldn'...