A suspect has been identified in the tragic death of rapper Chris King, who was killed during an alleged robbery over the weekend.
The musician, known by his real name Christopher Creeks, was eulogized by friends and peers, including Justin Bieber, as the news of his death shocked the rap industry.
Nashville police are currently on the lookout for 19-year-old Adrian Cameron Jr. in connection with the shooting that took Chris’s life.
According to reports, Chris was shot in an alleyway outside of a music studio, where he was spending time with friends.
Detectives revealed that Adrian Cameron Jr. was one of three suspects involved in the fatal shooting.
The suspect was already out on bond for a previous murder charge and had been wearing an ankle monitor as part of his bond conditions. However, data from the monitor shows it was cut off shortly after the shooting incident.
Friends and collaborators of Chris, including Justin Bieber and Trippie Redd, expressed their disbelief and sorrow over the loss of the talented musician.
Justin posted a heartfelt video of him embracing Chris, captioning it with a message of love and prayers for Chris’s family.
The incident took place as Chris was in Nashville to perform at a music festival. He and his friends were approached by a group of men outside a local music studio, which ultimately led to the tragic shooting.
Police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in the investigation.
The sudden and senseless death of Chris King has left the music community in mourning, with many expressing their shock and sadness over the loss of a talented artist.
His memory will live on through his music as his friends and fans come to terms with the heartbreaking news.
