Rapper King Von , Dayvon Daquan Bennett, has died after a violent confrontation ended in gunfire. According to the Atlanta Police, a deadly shootout occurred in the early morning hours of Nov. 6 outside the Monaco Hookah Lounge in Atlanta.
The shooting involved two groups of men and two off-duty police officer which lead to the death of 3 people including the 26 year old rapper King Von.
The manager of King Von who survived the shooting, confirmed Von was not killed by the police.
The identities of the people involved are being withheld until their next of kin is contacted.
King Von released his debut mixtape Grandson vol 1 in September 2019. Von released his debut album, Welcome to O-Block, just one week ago.
Friends and wellwishers have posted messages of condolences on social media, including fellow Chicago emcee Chance the Rapper.
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