The family of Jessica McLaughlin is heartbroken as they prepare to say their final goodbyes. Jessica, a 24-year-old employee at a 7-Eleven in Los Angeles, was left on life support after a violent attack by her store manager. The incident occurred on June 24 during an argument between the two women inside the convenience store located on Melrose Avenue.
Witnesses reported that the argument escalated, leading to the manager allegedly assaulting Jessica. Her brother, Sean McLaughlin, shared details on a GoFundMe page set up to help with funeral expenses. He stated that the manager held Jessica down and prevented her from breathing. After the attack, Jessica managed to escape and asked her coworkers to call 911, saying she could not breathe.
Emergency responders arrived shortly after 2 p.m. and found Jessica unconscious. Despite attempts at CPR, she did not regain consciousness and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Her father, Clancey McLaughlin, revealed that Jessica’s brain was deprived of oxygen for over ten minutes, leading to severe brain damage. He described the heartbreaking moment when doctors informed the family that she was essentially brain-dead.
The family claims that Jessica had faced bullying from her manager at work, which included being pulled by her hair on the day of the incident. As they grapple with this tragedy, they have made the painful decision to take her off life support. Sean McLaughlin expressed their desire to honor Jessica with a beautiful service, reflecting the love she received from family and friends.
Authorities are still searching for the suspect, who has not been publicly identified. The Los Angeles Police Department has not provided any updates on the investigation. In a statement, 7-Eleven confirmed that the manager involved in the incident has been fired and that they are cooperating with the police.
Jessica’s family remembers her as an innocent victim caught in a tragic situation. They are now focused on giving her the farewell she deserves, surrounded by the love of those who knew her best.