Rapper Chris King Killed in Nashville Shooting at Age 32
He perished after gunfire rang out near Nashville's Music Row around 2:30 a.m. on the morning of Saturday
April 20, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
The musician, real name Christopher Cheeks, was hit and later died at a hospital. An unnamed 29-year-old was also injured by the gunfire.
"Homicide Unit detectives are working strong, active leads into Saturday’s 2:30 a.m. shooting," the statement says.
"Cheeks was at the location with a group of friends when three men began interacting with the group.
"The 29-year-old victim reported the group was hanging out cordially for some time before the three suspects attempted to rob his group of friends
It was then that he heard gunfire and realized he was struck.
"Cheeks was located in the parking garage of the Hayes Street Hotel. He was transported to Vanderbilt where he died."
Bieber posted a tribute to King on his Instagram story shortly after news of the rapper's death began circulating.
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