Chicago rapper King Von has passed away. He was 26. The rapper's passing was announced by his producer and friend ChopsquadDJ on Instagram.
In a statement to The FADER, Atlanta Police confirmed that Von (real name Dayvon Bennett) was killed in a shooting on Friday morning between two groups of people and two off-duty police officers at Monaco Hookah Lounge.
According to local news reports, three people died and two were injured. An investigation into the fatal shots is ongoing. The statement also casts doubt on the rumor that responding officers were responsible for Von's death. "It is our understanding Dayvon Bennett, aka King Von was shot and killed during this morning’s shooting," the statement reads, "and we are seeing rumors being.
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