Two men and two teenagers are charged with the murder of 20-year-old Brooklyn rapper Pop Smoke, in LA during a home-invasion; Two of them now face the death penalty
Rapper Pop Smoke, legal name Bashar Barakah Jackson, 20, was shot during a home-invasion robbery at a rented house in La’s Beverly Hills on February 19
Pop Smoke, a rising musician based in Brooklyn, later died in hospital in Los Angeles
Three men and two juvenile males were arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of murder and attempted murder
On Monday two suspects, Corey Walker, 19, and Keandre Rodgers, 18, were charged with murder in Los Angeles, in the killing of Pop Smoke
A third man Jaquan Murphy, 21, had been arrested Thursday along with the other four on suspicion of attempted murder
A 17-year-old and 15-year-old were also charged , were each charged with one count of murder and robbery in juvenile court
Investigators say Pop Smoke did not know the assailants
“It’s our belief that [the home-invasion robbery] was based on some of the social media” posts that the rapper made shortly before the fatal robbery, LAPD said
“It’s based on the fact that he was posting his information may have contributed to him knowing where to find him”
Walker and Rodgers face the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted as charged
Pop Smoke, 20, whose legal name is Bashar Barakah Jackson, died Feb 19, killed during a home invasion. Four male teens were charged in Los Angeles in the slaying
Two men and two teenagers have been charged with murder in the killing of rapper Pop Smoke during a robbery in February.
Corey Walker, 19, and Keandre Rodgers, 18, were both charged with murder by the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office on Monday.
The charges carried the special circumstance allegation that the murder occurred during the commission of a robbery and a burglary, making them eligible for the death penalty, according to the announcement.
The complaint also lists gang and gun allegations.
Corey Walker, 19, and Keandre Rodgers, 18, were both charged with murder by the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office on Monday.
The charges carried the special circumstance allegation that the murder occurred during the commission of a robbery and a burglary, making them eligible for the death penalty, according to the announcement.
The complaint also lists gang and gun allegations.
Pop Smoke accidentally exposes address
Rapper Pop Smoke, given name Bashar Barakah Jackson, [photo], was considered a rising star and his death earlier in the years at the age of 20 shocked the music world
Pop Smoke gets his hair done hours before his untimely death
Both defendants are expected to be arraigned later on Monday at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center.
Additionally, two male juveniles, ages 17 and 15, were each charged with one count of murder and robbery in juvenile court.
Walker and Rodgers face the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted as charged.
A decision on whether to seek capital punishment will be made at a later date.
Murphy remains in custody,
Pop Smoke, 20, whose legal name is Bashar Barakah Jackson, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds on February 19 when police responded to a call on Hercules Drive in the Mount Olympus area of the Hollywood Hills.
He died later at a hospital.
Pop Smoke was shot at this house in the Hollywood Hills, owned by a Real Housewives star, Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave
Walker and Rodgers could face the death penalty if convicted of killing Pop Smoke
Police said the assailants did not know Pop Smoke, but got his address from photos the rapper posted on social media.
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