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APD says shots were fired during the encounter, but add that the officers were not injured.
Atlanta Police Department confirms King Von, a.k.a.
Dayvon Bennett, was one of the individuals killed at the shooting.
Outlets including theNo Jumperpodcastspeculatethat the shooting involved a dispute between Von and Atlanta rapper Quando Rondo.
Its with great sadness that I have to confirm that King Von has passed away.
I spoke with his manager who luckily has survived being shot and is currently recovering in the hospital.
However, Von manager did confirm that Von was shot and did not make it.
Mr. Leeks is in police custody at Grady Hospital where he is undergoing treatment for a gunshot wound.
APD has now classified the case of Bennetts homicide as closed.
Hischildhood friend Lil Durksigned him to his label Only the Family and has frequently collaborated with Von.
In a review ofWelcome,Stereogum wrote, Hes got a real shot at becoming great.
Its been a long time since a rap storyteller showed this much promise.
Tributes from the rap community have poured in.
This year was so tough, Chicagos Chance the Rapper tweeted.
Rip von God bless him and his family I cant believe it.
Another collaborator, Calboy,tweeted, No not Cuzo!
Rapper Omarionaddedon Twitter, Rest in power King von.
I seen the potential.
I heard a few songs but more than that I seen him breaking bread with his family.
I Kinect with that.
Von collaborator Chopsquad DJ posted a tribute to Instagram.
RIP my Bestfriend, he wrote.
Every moment meant something and to grow wit you made me feel like I was a real producer.
I love you bro @kingvonfrmdao.
Many others tweeted RIP messages, including YG, A$AP Mob, and Cordae.
This year was so tough.
Rest in power King von.
I seen the potential.
I heard a few songs but more than that I seen him breaking bread with his family.
I Kinect with that.
We have to be mindful of the words we keep & speak.
Sending love to his family & loved ones.
A post shared by DJ On Da Beat So Issa Banga (@chopsquaddj)
DAMN.
The 26-year-old artist left us just as the world was beginning to grasp the depths of his talents.
We are heartbroken for his family, his friends, his team, and his fans.
Long live King Von.
Reporting by Victoria Bekiempis.
This post has been updated throughout.
