Sheila E. slams LA festival after woman’s tragic death, questioning organizers after her body allegedly remained nearby while the event continued amid heatwave.
Sheila E. Questions Festival Response
Sheila E. slams LA festival after woman’s tragic death, as concerns grow over how organizers handled emergency during extreme heat.
Shari Sanders was found unconscious Saturday inside the VIP section at Anderson Memorial Park during Carson’s annual jazz festival event.
Attendee Dionne Leslie told local television that she performed CPR before paramedics arrived, hoping Sanders would regain consciousness and respond.
Temperatures reportedly hovered around 100 degrees, while attendees waited outdoors and emergency crews moved through crowded areas before performances began.
Extreme Heat Raised Concerns
Sheila E. said her band witnessed emergency activity while waiting backstage, and production delays prevented their sound check that morning.
According to Sheila E., organizers had opened the grounds because crowds arrived hours before performances and waited outside for entry.
She said Sanders appeared slumped while reportedly saving seats for relatives, though those details came from information shared with musicians.
Paramedics eventually responded, and Sanders was later pronounced dead, leaving performers and attendees shaken throughout the festival that day there.
Musician Reacts After Her Performance
Sheila E. said she dedicated her performance to Sanders and her family, holding a moment of silence after her song.
After finishing her set, she learned Sanders’ body reportedly remained there until roughly 5 p.m., intensifying her anger and disbelief.
Sheila E. said she would not have performed had she known Sanders remained nearby, calling the situation very deeply unacceptable.
She also questioned hydration access and urged Carson officials to improve safety measures for attendees at outdoor festivals during heat.
Officials Offer Condolences
Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes expressed condolences to Sanders’ family and said she had personally reached out to relatives following the tragedy.
The incident has renewed attention on crowd safety, emergency response, hydration access, and communication during major outdoor music events nationwide.
Questions surrounding the festival’s response remain especially significant as organizers and officials face scrutiny over safety procedures during extreme weather.
For Sheila E., the incident became a painful reminder that artists depend on organizers to protect audiences during difficult circumstances.
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