Rapper King Von, 3 Others killed in Atlanta Shooting

Chicago rapper King Von was among three people killed, on Friday, in a shooting outside a nightclub in Atlanta, according to investigators in Georgia.

The incident happened around 4 a.m. No officers were injured; however, another three people wounded.

“The preliminary investigation indicates that Dayvon Bennett, aka King Von, and a group of men left the Opium Nightclub and went to the Monaco Hookah Lounge,” the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said in a statement. “Once there, two men approached the group in the parking lot, and the two groups of men started to argue with each other. The argument quickly escalated to gunfire between the two groups.”

“During the shooting incident, six men were shot during the group altercation and officer encounter,” the GBI added. “Bennett and two men died as a result of their injuries, and three were injured and are being treated at a hospital."

On the other hand, Atlanta Police Department stated in a statement that its officers did not kill the rapper.

“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,” according to the statement.

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

“He was a devoted father, a deeply loyal friend, and a man who took care of his people before himself. We are heartbroken for his family, his friends, his team, and his fans. Long live King Von," according to a statement from his publicist read.

King Von released his album, “Welcome to O-Block,” last month , which was considered a nod to an area on Chicago's South Side where he was raised.

The album featured appearances from Moneybagg Yo, Polo G and Lil Durk.