A 25-year-old Jordanian man who was killed in a suspected street rage assault in Marina Del Rey this week was described by associates and neighbors as a music-loving surfer who was constructing his life in Southern California.
Mohammad Khair Hani Ali Zaid AlKilany, recognized to associates as Kilani, had lived for years within the Los Angeles space and had been working in actual property earlier than he was fatally shot Monday, associates mentioned.
“He was my finest pal. … He was at all times there to help me,” mentioned Ash Carrillo, who as soon as lived with Kilani and was neighbors with him in Venice. “I can solely keep in mind him as humorous and candy and a rock, actually.”
Kilani was in a automobile with an in depth pal Monday afternoon close to Marina del Rey when a driver lower them off and instigated a battle, Carrillo mentioned. At a stoplight, Kilani obtained out of his automobile to speak, she mentioned, however the different driver escalated the state of affairs.
The Los Angeles County coroner’s workplace mentioned Kilani was fatally shot within the chest. He was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
Carrillo mentioned Kilani dreamed about California when he was rising up in Jordan, the place nearly all his household lives. She mentioned he hadn’t been residence in years as he waited on his inexperienced card.
“We had been form of his household right here,” Carrillo mentioned. “He had his chosen household right here, that’s for positive.”
The Los Angeles Police Division has not recognized a suspect, and no arrests have been made. An company spokesperson mentioned there have been no updates on its investigation.
“It’s simply scary that there’s no suspect,” Carrillo mentioned. “They simply drove off, and so they’re not even recognized. That’s so loopy to me.”
“I’m normally a forgive and neglect form of individual, however no, justice must be served,” mentioned Dezmond Meeks, one other shut pal.
Meeks mentioned he’s devastated by shedding Kilani, whom he met about 5 years in the past at a music venue.
“He liked reside music,” Meeks mentioned. “He liked browsing. He was a superb surfer. He liked doing yoga.”
Kilani had just lately gotten his actual property license and had labored within the restaurant trade, Meeks mentioned.
He mentioned his pal was “simply grinding and attempting to make it, discovering his approach and discovering issues he was obsessed with.”
Kilani’s work wasn’t actually about cash, Carrillo mentioned, noting that he had talked about changing into a life coach. Meeks mentioned he talked about stepping into artist administration.
“He was actually a magnet. He had a present of his voice, and he would encourage folks,” Carrillo mentioned.
She mentioned Kilani typically talked about his homeland and was devoted to the justice for Palestine motion.
Officers with Jordan’s embassy in the US confirmed that his physique can be returned to his residence nation.
“He was the form of pal to all his associates that if you happen to wanted one thing, he was there,” Meeks mentioned. “I’m going to honor his legacy.”
