A suspect in a recent break-in at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’s home is believed to have targeted her, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. The suspect, Ephraim Matthew Hunter, was charged with a felony count of first-degree residential burglary and a felony count of vandalism.
Ephraim Hunter, 29, has been charged with first-degree residential burglary with a person present and vandalism for breaking into the Windsor Square residence of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Investigators believe Hunter knew it was the mayor’s home and specifically targeted her. Hunter faces up to 13 years and four months in prison if convicted as charged. The incident occurred around 6:40 a.m. Sunday, with the suspect breaking a glass door and entering the home while the mayor was inside with her family. Hunter cut himself on the broken glass and left blood stains throughout the home. Police said the break-in triggered an alarm that alerted police.
