A suspect has been taken into custody for the murder of 26-year-old Chicago rapper, King Von.
On Saturday, the Atlanta Police Department announced they have arrested one 22-year-old Timothy Leeks and charged him with felony murder in Von’s death.
“Mr. Leeks is in police custody at Grady Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for a gunshot wound,” Atlanta police spokeswoman Marla Jean Rooker said. “The homicide of Bennett is closed with this arrest.”
As previously reported, Von, born Dayvon Bennett, was shot and killed following a brawl turned shooting outside the Monaco Hookah Lounge in downtown Atlanta on Friday (Nov. 6).
According to authorities, a fight broke out between a group of men Von was with and another group of people in the parking lot around 3 a.m. The groups then exchanged gunfire. After the dust settled, six people were shot, three of whom died from their wounds.
Two off-duty and one on-duty police officer reportedly attempted to intervene following the gun battle but were not injured.
Recently surfaced surveillance footage of the incident shows a chaotic scene outside the club, with a brawl spilling into the streets before shots are fired.
Several men scatter and a man in the video who is believed to be Von can be seen lying on the ground with a red stain on his white t-shirt. Moments later, he is picked up by a black car, which speeds away.
The Atlanta Police Department released this statement on the shooting: “It is our understanding Dayvon Bennett, aka King Von was shot and killed during this morning’s shooting and we are seeing rumors being spread indicating he was shot and killed by APD officers.
“At this time, our investigators believe Mr. Bennett was shot during the initial shootout between the two groups of males, prior to police responding and attempting to stop the shooting.
“Additionally, Mr. Bennett was not located at the scene, but arrived at a hospital shortly after the shooting, via private vehicle. The investigation into this incident remains open and very active.”
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has also joined the investigation into the shooting in collaboration with the Atlanta Police Department.
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