Miguel Ángel Aguilar, a fitness influencer and gym owner, was shot and killed by a robber after returning home in September, his team posted on social media on Saturday.
Aguilar, who runs Self Made Training Facility and has about 50,000 followers on Instagram, was in intensive care after a robbery turned shooting at his West Los Angeles home.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our founder and CEO, Miguel Ángel Aguilar. After the battle, Miguel passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones,” his team wrote in an Instagram post.
Aguilar and his wife were allegedly attacked by four armed men in their driveway in West Los Angeles on September 13th. Aguilar was left stranded during the robbery, and one of the robbery suspects was shot and killed.
Three men from Oakland have been arrested in Northern California on suspicion of shooting and robbery. The three suspects are charged with murder, attempted robbery and assault with a firearm.
The three Northern California men could face life in prison if convicted, according to the Los Angeles County Attorney’s Office.
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