Santa Monica, CA – The Santa Monica Police Department has confirmed that Felicia Hudson, a 54-year-old Custodial Operations Manager at Santa Monica College (SMC), has succumbed to injuries sustained during the October 14 shooting at the SMC Center for Media & Design. Hudson, originally from Newnan, Georgia, passed away at a local hospital on October 16 at approximately 5:00 p.m.
The suspected shooter, identified as Davon Durell Dean, an SMC custodian, was found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being apprehended near El Segundo Blvd. in Hawthorne on October 15. Dean had a history of prior arrests but no felony convictions.
In a statement, SMC Superintendent/President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Hudson, who had served the college for nearly three decades. “We are deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic loss of our colleague Felicia Hudson, who served the college with dedication and heart. She was an irreplaceable member of our community,” said Dr. Jeffery. Crisis counseling services are being provided to students and staff as the community mourns.
The college has established the Felicia Hudson Legacy Fund in collaboration with her family to honor her memory. The ongoing investigation is led by the Santa Monica Police Department. No further suspects are involved, and there is no ongoing threat to the public.
For further information, media inquiries can be directed to Lieutenant Erika Aklufi at the Santa Monica Police Department, and inquiries related to Santa Monica College should be directed to Grace Smith, Director of Public Information.
Updates will be shared through the college’s official channels.
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