The ex-wife of a “Los Angeles doctor to the stars” has been charged with his murder after allegedly orchestrating a fatal hit on him. Ahang Mirshojae, 53, also known as Ahang Kelk, was arrested following the shooting death of Dr Hamid Mirshojae, 61, on August 23.
Hamid, a respected family doctor affiliated with several hospitals, was ambushed while walking to his car outside Warner Plaza Medical Center in Los Angeles around 5:30 p.m. He was shot in the back and several bullet casings were discovered at the scene. . . He was pronounced dead at the scene, he said. CBS News.
Initially, two suspects, Evan Hardman, 41, and Sarallah Jawed, 26, were charged last week with murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Prosecutors allege that Hardman carried out the shooting for financial gain and that the crime was premeditated and involved “lying in wait.”
In a surprising twist, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced charges against Ahang Mirshojae, accusing her of planning the murder. She faces one count of murder and one count of assault with a deadly weapon. Prosecutors allege the crime was intentional, motivated by financial gain and carried out with the same element of premeditation.
District Attorney Nathan Hochman condemned the shocking events. “The horror and betrayal of this crime is beyond words, and it is with great sadness that we must also announce that charges have been brought against Dr. Hamid Mirshojae’s ex-wife, Ahang Mirshojae, in connection with this tragedy,” Hochman said. . , he Los Angeles Times reported.
“The depth of deceit and violence involved in this case is chilling and we will not rest until justice is served.” Authorities also charged Ashley Rose Sweeting, 40, as the alleged getaway driver, with felony accessory after the fact. To further complicate the case, the district attorney’s office revealed that Hardman and Jawed previously assaulted Hamid on May 3 using a blunt object, allegedly in the direction of Ahang Mirshojae.
Hardman was arrested in Texas on December 10 and is awaiting extradition to California. Jawed’s arraignment was scheduled for this week, while Sweeting pleaded not guilty on December 12. Ahang Mirshojae’s arraignment is scheduled for Monday at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center.
Dr Mirshojae, who had remarried a year before his death, leaves behind a wife and six-month-old daughter, who were visiting family in Turkey at the time of his murder. Colleagues and patients alike paid tribute to Dr Mirshojae. Known for his kindness and laughter, he had practiced medicine for more than 20 years, treating chronic illnesses such as diabetes and bronchitis.
“I saw him two days ago in the morning,” said Dr. Azin Kolahi, a dentist in Woodland Hills, speaking with KABC-TV. “He always had a laugh on his face. Very kind, very sweet.” A memorial was installed outside Warner Plaza Medical Center, where patients and loved ones left candles and flowers to honor the doctor’s legacy.