Santa Monica College Shooting Victim Dies From Her Injuries

SANTA MONICA, CA — The Santa Monica College employee who was shot by her coworker earlier this week died from her injuries on Wednesday night.

Felicia Hudson, 54, was transported to a local hospital in critical condition after she was shot by her coworker at a Santa Monica College satellite campus Monday night. She died from her injuries at around 5 p.m. Wednesday, the college said in a release.

Santa Monica Police previously described the incident as a case of "workplace violence."

"We are deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic loss of our colleague Felicia Hudson, who served the college for nearly three decades with dedication and heart. She took great pride in being a steadfast coworker and leader,” said SMC Superintendent/President Dr. Kathryn E. Jeffery. “To Felicia’s family, loved ones and friends, SMC extends our heartfelt condolences and prayers. The college will be conducting a thorough review of this incident. SMC is providing crisis counseling services to employees and students as we grieve our irreplaceable colleague.”

The college has established a legacy fund in collaboration with Hudson's family.

Hudson, a custodial operations manager, was shot just before 10 p.m. Monday at the college's Center for Media & Design by Davon Durell Dean, 39, a custodian at the college, authorities said.

Dean fled the scene and remained at large for less than a day, until police in Hawthorne spotted his car and briefly pursued him leading up to a standoff Tuesday afternoon. Dean fatally shot himself inside his car, police said.

The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case remains ongoing, police said.

All of the college's campuses were closed Tuesday in response to the shooing, and operations will remain online until at least Sunday.