Jessica McLaughlin GoFundMe raises over $24,000 as community rally behind family of brain dead 7-Eleven employee

Jessica McLaughlin, a 7-Eleven employee, suffered severe brain damage after an alleged attack from one of her managers on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. According to her family, the woman, who worked at a Hollywood-based convenience store, has been declared brain dead following the reported incident. 

Jessica McLaughlin’s brother, Sean, has launched a GoFundMe campaign recently. The fundraiser with a $50,000 goal has received immense support from the community and has accumulated over $24K in donations. Sean McLaughlin also shared that her sister has been “kept alive on machines for the past couple of days.” He continued, 

“For all of these days, her mom Jasmine, her dad Clancey, our brother Anthony, step dad Albert, faithful boyfriend Adrian, sister Linda and I — along with so many friends and family — stayed by her side, hoping, praying for some kind of miracle.” 

Sean revealed that the family has decided to “let her go,” as he added, 

“[T]he damage from the lack of oxygen was too much. Her brain had stopped functioning. After getting second opinions and doing everything we could, we have to make the impossible decision to let her go.” 

This is such a heartbreaking situation. Jessica deserved so much better. Please consider donating or sharing to help give her the goodbye she deserves. Every little bit helps. https://t.co/aFWqVqEsok

— Saucy_Texan (@U4gotsmokinlamp) July 1, 2025

Jessica McLaughlin’s brother confirmed that the family is “trying to give her the goodbye she deserves” through a beautiful service.” The funds raised by her GoFundMe campaign will cover the costs of the funeral, including, 

“The casket, flowers, transportation, and some unexpected legal and medical expenses that have come with this tragedy.” 

Sean encouraged the community members to donate or share the fundraiser. He concluded, 

“We want to lay her to rest with the same love and dignity she gave to others every single day. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for holding our family in your heart during this unbelievably hard time.” 

Sean also detailed the alleged attack that resulted in her sister being declared brain dead. 

LAPD officers found Jessica McLaughlin critically injured and unconscious, while the suspect had already fled the scene 

On Sunday, June 24, 2024, the Los Angeles Police Department received a call about a felony battery around 02:15 pm, according to KTLA. Per the outlet, the officers from the Wilshire Division responded to the call regarding the incident at a 7-Eleven store on the 5700 block of Melrose Avenue. 

LAPD confirmed to KTLA that the verbal argument between Jessica McLaughlin and the female suspect turned violent. On the scene, the police officers found McLaughlin critically injured and unconscious on the floor. She was rushed to the hospital, but the suspect reportedly escaped the scene before the LAPD personnel arrived. 

This is Jessica McLaughlin of Los Angeles.She was assaulted by her manager at 7-11 about a week https://t.co/lP73en4qaC she is in the hospital and she's declared brain dead,her family will pull the cord tomorrow,she was only 24. pic.twitter.com/EUnSXytWGS

— Kenya Smith (@Trump4524) July 1, 2025

According to Jessica McLaughlin's brother Sean (via GoFundMe) 

“On Tuesday, the 24th, Jessica walked into work expecting a normal day — but instead, she was violently and senselessly attacked by one of her managers. She held her down, sat on top of her, and didn’t let her breathe. While some coworkers tried to help and stop it, they were attacked too. When she finally got free, she collapsed. She wasn’t breathing.” 

Sean McLaughlin stated that her coworkers performed CPR. He further alleged that the suspect “ran to the back room to try and delete the security footage,” before she escaped. Sean also told KTLA that Jessica McLaughlin was “nearing the end of her shift” when the verbal argument happened. 

A spokesperson for 7-Eleven also shared a statement regarding the termination of the suspect (via KTLA), 

“Our hearts are with those impacted during this difficult time. The suspect has been terminated, and we continue to fully cooperate with law enforcement in their investigation.” 

LAPD has stated that an investigation into the matter is still underway, with the suspect still at large, as of this writing.