Chicago rapper King Von among 3 killed in Atlanta shooting

Chicago rapper King Von was among three people shot and killed in a shooting early Friday outside a nightclub in Atlanta that also left three people wounded, state investigators said. “ preliminary investigation indicates that Dayvon Bennett, aka King Von, and a group of men left Opium Nightclub and went to Monaco Hookah Lounge,” Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a statement.

“Once re, two men approached group in parking lot, and two groups of men started to argue with each or. argument quickly escalated to gunfire between two groups.” GBI said on- and off-duty Atlanta police officers responded and one of each fired shots.

“During shooting incident, six men were shot during group altercation and officer encounter. Bennett and two men died as a result of ir injuries, and three were injured and are being treated at a hospital," GBI said in a statement. Atlanta Police Department said in a statement that its officers did t kill rapper, who was 26.

“At this time, our investigators believe Mr. Bennett was shot during initial shootout between two groups of males, prior to police responding and attempting to stop shooting,” statement said. incident happened around 4 a.m. officers were injured.

“Part of investigations will include determining which individuals were struck by gunfire from suspects and wher any were struck by gunfire from officers. Charges are anticipated against two suspects detained on-scene and ditional charges are likely as investigation continues,” Atlanta Police spokesman Officer Anthony W. Grant said in a statement.

Last month, King Von released his album “Welcome to O-Block,” a d to an area on Chicago's South Side where he was raised. album featured appearances from Moneybagg Yo, Polo G and Lil Durk.“He was a devoted far, a deeply loyal friend, and a man who took care of his people before himself,” a statement from his publicist re. “We are heartbroken for his family, his friends, his team, and his fans. Long live King Von."

(Im Credit: AP) 

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