Minneapolis woman pleads guilty to second-degree murder, multiple assault charges for driving vehicle into crowd

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office secured a guilty plea from Latalia Anjolie Margalli, 23, for a fatal hit-and-run incident that killed 16-year-old De’Miaya Broome on Sept. 14, 2024.

Ms. Margalli pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree unintentional murder and five counts of second-degree assault.

“De’Miaya dreamt of becoming a nurse. Not only did her family lose a loved one, our community lost a person who aspired to help others,” Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said. “Ms. Margalli made a terrible decision that changed many lives that day. This guilty plea provides a pathway to a lengthy sentence that holds Ms. Margalli accountable and protects our community.”

While the exact length of the sentence will be decided by the court in the sentencing hearing, the State will request a sentence of 285 months on the second-degree murder charge and consecutive sentences for the second-degree assault charges.

Sentencing is currently scheduled for June 24 at 9 a.m.

Case Number: 27-CR-24-21257

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