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 Atlanta rapper Rayshawn Bennett, aka YFN Lucci, is wanted in the fatal December shooting of a 28-year-old man

Bennett, 29, faces a felony murder charge in connection with his alleged role in the shooting of James Adams

Adams was found lying in the street with a deadly gunshot wound to his face on the evening of Dec. 10

Bennett also faces charges of aggravated assault, participation in criminal street gang activity and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony

Two others, Ra’von Boyd, 23, and Leroy Pitts, 17, were also arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting

Rayshawn Bennett, aka YFN Lucci, YFN Lucci, an Atlanta rapper, is wanted in the fatal December shooting of a 28-year-old John Adams in Atlanta on Dec 10

Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci is wanted on a murder charge following a shootout that left one man dead and another injured last month in southwest Atlanta, authorities.
The 29-year-old, whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett, is wanted on murder, aggravated assault, participating in criminal street gang activity and a weapons charge, Atlanta police announced in a news release Tuesday.
The lyricist, whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett, faces a felony murder charge in connection with his alleged role in the shooting of James Adams, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
Adams was found lying in the street with a deadly gunshot wound to his face on the evening of Dec. 10, cops said.
According to the police report, the shootout occurred in the 900 block of Dimmock Street and Adams’ body was dropped off nearby. He later died.
Multiple shell casings were found at the scene in the Oakland City neighborhood, a police report said.
A short time later, a second gunshot victim, 32-year-old Kevin Wright arrived at Fire Station 14 by private vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Wright ultimately survived his injuries, but investigators determined the shootings were related.

YFN Lucci performs onstage during “Joy To The Polls” pop-up concert in Atlanta, on Jan 5, 2021

Bennett also faces charges of aggravated assault, participation in criminal street gang activity and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Cops ultimately identified three individuals tied to the shootings, he said. Two of the men were apprehended, while Bennett remains at large. 
17-year-old Leroy Pitts was arrested in Miami and charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, participation in criminal street gang activity, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. 
The third suspect, 23-year-old Ra’von Boyd was similarly arrested in Miaami. Boyd was charged with felony murder, aggravated assault, participation in criminal street gang activity, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. 
The Atlanta Police Department thanked Miami cops and the FBI for assistance in their investigation.
YFN Lucci, an Atlanta native is best known for songs including “Everyday We Lit,” “Wet” and “Key to the Streets.”
Investigators were searching for Bennett. Anyone with information on Bennett’s whereabouts is asked to call Atlanta police. An award of up to $5,000 is being offered through Crime Stoppers for the rapper’s arrest and prosecution.

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