After fellow rapper Lil Durk signed King Von to his Only the Family (Originally known as Only Trey Folks) label, Von released his single Crazy Story on December 6, 2018,[11] and it became his breakout single. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Cause of death: Gunshot wounds of the torso and thighs. Stuckey, who friends and relatives said wasnt in a gang, had just arrived at the party when Bennett and fellow Black Disciple Michael Wade got out of a friends Oldsmobile Alero a block away. I used to be in a lot of fights and he would come grab me, Wallace said. Devlin Brown via Block Club Chicago. At age 16, Von went to jail for the first time. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Malcolm Stuckey was pulling up in a burgundy Pontiac Grand Prix to his friends birthday party in Chicagos once-prosperous Englewood neighborhood when a bullet fired from a gun, bought 840 miles away in Mississippi, tore into his brain. Vons manager, Track, told DJ Akademiks: He owns all his masters. California, You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. [36], In July 2021, the Chicago Police released documents concluding that Bennett was responsible for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Gangster Disciples member Gakirah "K.I." Please enter your email and password to sign in. Bennett gained notoriety from singles Crazy Story and Took Her to the O, which reached the forty-fourth position of the Billboard Hot 100, and for the studio album Welcome to O'Block, which placed fifth on the Billboard 200. Rap Musician. He smiled at Jones, then left the house.But Bennett, a 19-year-old rapper known as King Von, who had been in and out of jail since he was 16, didnt let it go. We all pray in our hearts that you watch over us, keep us out of trouble. Post a photo, tell a story, or leave your condolences. Despite being in and out of Vons life, Walter made a big impact on his sons life. 3 was released. Interstate travel is just a staple of American life.. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Please reset your password. Rebel Wilson shows off her six-pack abs in new photos after 40-pound weight loss and tells fans 'continue to crush! Include gps location with grave photos where possible. About 5% of the Windy Citys illegal guns come from the Magnolia State, an amount exceeded only by the tally of illegal guns entering Chicago from Indiana and other Illinois locations. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. We have set your language to Realtor, CPA (inactive), SFR, ABR ( 16 year s experience) Jordan graduated with honors from Pepperdine University with a B.S. "The CCSAO reviewed the investigation and concurred that BENNETT was positively identified as the offender in the incident and felt that they would be unable to meet the burden of proof in court and formally Rejected chargesIt should be noted Dayvon BENNETT was charged with . In the unearthed documents, multiple witnesses claimed King Von (real name Dayvon Daquan Bennett) was the shooter who killed Barnes and shot two others. We all pray in our hearts that you watch over us, keep us out of trouble. He had two older brothers and a sister named Kayla B. According to the document, King Von was positively identified as the gunman but prosecutors felt they would be unable to meet the burden of proof in court and decided not to pursue charges. HIS WHOLE JOB KNOW HE DID THE SHIT BUT THEY TRNA PROTECT HIM!!! Without stricter federal laws, few obstacles keep people from buying guns in other states and driving them hundreds of miles to Chicago or other cities. He was walking home when 2 gun mans came and shot Dayvon. He was 26 years old. That ease of trafficking makes it difficult to stem the violence on Chicago streets. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. February 4, 2021 Dayvon Bennett, also known as "King Von", was a professional songwriter and rapper from Chicago. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. What were Dayvon's favorite ways to exercise? The Burial Plots for Sale National Registry of Private Offers to Sell and Buy. Texas, By the time Wade got to the front of the house, Stuckey was face down on the grass between the sidewalk and street, bleeding out. Von was killed on 11/6 in Atlanta during an altercation with Quando Rondo and his crew . Bennett refused to cooperate with police. Dayvon Daquan "King Von" Bennett 9 Aug 1994 - 6 Nov 2020. . Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. You will be missed by many of your friends, parents, and family members, Rest In Peace Dayvon Bennett. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Michigan, This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. What made Dayvon different from most people you know? Your secrets are safe with me.. On April 29, 2020, King Von released his single Grandson for President. Dayvon Bennett, 19, of Hazel Crest, was charged with first-degree murder and two counts of attempted first-degree murder in the shooting death of Malcolm Stuckey on May 29, police said. Timothy Leeks faces a felony murder charge in the death of Dayvon. Louisiana, USA, Plot info: Court of Liberty section, Gardens of Heritage division, Map #H41, Lot 2422, Single Garden Crypt 4. Please try again later. Failed to remove flower. What were Dayvon's favorite sports teams? Bennett shot the other in the face, breaking his jaw. Its difficult to know most customers intentions, said Finley Hootsell, of Eagle Pawn. [47], In August 2021, a mural depicting King Von was painted by artist Chris Devins, in Parkway Gardens, Chicago (where Von was from). Until I know that, I aint buying, Webster said. August 9, 1994 - November 6, 2020. "Witnesses related that the victims were at the location of 6451 S. Eberhart St, at which time an unknown M/1 wearing a Grey Hoodie and Blue jeans approached the victims," the document read. Learn more & give. Those bullets generally arent being fired from guns bought legally in Chicago. Deleting this Virtual Cemetery cannot be undone. He then released another single, titled How It Go, on August 26, 2020. Emerging from the L.A. rap scene of the Turtinhiemer has not added any memorials to this virtual cemetery. [12], On Valentine's Day 2019, Von's girlfriend, rapper Asian Doll, released a music video for her track about the artist, Grandson, in which Von appeared. All Rights Reserved document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting. If the FBI completes background checks that gun-dealers order immediately, a customer can walk out of a shop with a gun within 15 minutes. There was a problem getting your location. The proceeds from his intellectual property will cater for his children and his family for life. Bennett was charged with 1 count of murder and 2 counts of attempted murder. Its a blessing from God because his kids and his family will be good for the rest of they life. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. It was included on his mixtape, Levon James, released on March 6, 2020, which peaked at number 63 on the Billboard 200. He then released another single, titled "Why He Told" on July 27, 2020, and followed that up with another popular single, All These Niggas, featuring Chicago rapper Lil Durk, which garnered great success on YouTube. But thats the extent of the states restrictions on sales. "The CCSAO reviewed the investigation and concurred that BENNETT was positively identified as the offender in the incident and felt that they would be unable to meet the burden of proof in court and formally Rejected chargesIt should be noted Dayvon BENNETT was charged with First Degree Murder recorded under HX 281542 in that he shot and killed Malcolm STUCKEY (No IR) on 29 May 14.". Learn more about merges. Reporter Matt Krupnick is at matt@mattkrupnick.com. Reels. 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Drag images here or select from your computer for Dayvon Daquan King Von Bennett memorial. A system error has occurred. Facebook gives people the power. [39] The dispute quickly escalated into gunfire, and Bennett was shot multiple times. He ran the streets with his own morals and his own code, and thats the code I live by too. Hes always helped others trying to get them in the right path but ended up in the wrong path. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Resend Activation Email. Join Facebook to connect with Dayvon Bennett and others you may know. Last month King Von released his album titled Welcome to O-Block, a nod to an area on Chicago's South Side where he was raised. All Rights Reserved. Verify and try again. Long live King Von. Prosecutors claimed that the two rappers robbed and shot Alexander Witherspoon outside a popular drive-in on February 5, 2019. Your message will be sent to Jay Dot, the managers of this page. Mississippi has just two gun bans: No guns are legally allowed on college campuses. However, Kema shared a photo on her Instagram Stories showing Vons kids standing next to his coffin. 3", "Lil Durk announces new album, drops single, "OTF's King Von Details The Reality Of The Streets On, "King Von Shares "Grandson Vol. 1, featuring Lil Durk on a pair of tracks. Race: Black. This article is jointly published by the Mississippi Center for Investigative Reporting and Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, and supported by The Kendeda Fund. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. The mural was seen as controversial amongst Chicago residents some of them argued that it would attract gang-related crime to the area, and that it was a glorification of gang violence. He had no idea Smalley was involved in anything nefarious until ATF investigators later told him so. The largest share sold by any single source came from a shop in Riverdale, Illinois population 16,000 that supplied nearly 7% of those guns from 2013 through 2016. "The investigation revealed that the victim was killed by, Dayvon BENNETT," the document continued. [26] Take the children inside, he said. Shortly thereafter, the music videos for two excerpts from his discs were released; the accompanying video to his song Too Real was released on his birthday, August 9, 2022. Type in the name of your neighborhood or select one from the list below. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. On December 24, 2020, Lil Durk released his album The Voice as a tribute to King Von, who appears on the album cover and on the song, Still Trappin'.[27]. Connect with others in a formal or informal capacity. Ol Jonathan, Hootsell said, was clean-cut and well-spoken. Von releasedCrazy Story 2.0in May 2019, and in September 2019, he released the songs third rendition,Crazy Story Pt. "Charges are anticipated against the two suspects detained on-scene and additional charges are likely as the investigation continues.". Rap Artist. Where Smalley ran into trouble was mailing guns to buyers in Chicago, which, despite enacting some of the nations strongest anti-gun laws, has not managed to stanch the flow of firearms into that region. After his death, his team releases the music videos for Wayne's Story, Armed & Dangerous, Mine Too and finally Demon, This piece in particular was Von's favorite all over the album. Rapper. Chicago, IL, USA. This account has been disabled. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Dont start no mess in my house, Jones, who was cooking for that celebration, told Bennett, witnesses said in police interviews. The argument quickly escalated to gunfire between the two groups.. He was from Chicago. 3 In simultaneous but separate jury trials, defendant and codefendant Dayvon Bennett were tried on charges of first degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm for the May 29, 2014, shooting incident that resulted in the death of Malcolm Stuckey and injuries to Marquis Carpenter and Timothy Robinson. USA. A member of the hugely influential DJ Rap Musician. A second man, 34-year-old Mark Blakely of Chicago, was also killed,You Can Follow His Memorial Twitter Here @VonsMemorial, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. The Final Arrangements Network Official: National Registry of Cemetery Lots or Plots for Sale and Grave Sites with Burial Plots for Sale by Private Owner, Funeral Home, Cremation and Cemetery Services Centers.- Failed to delete memorial. Died on 14 Lug 1941. Family members have accused a mortician of leaking photos of King Von's autopsy, according to Complex. Von joked at the start of an October 2018 interview with 16ShotEM Visualz that he earned the nickname Grandson because hes related to David Barksdale. Essex County, Unless a background check turns up just cause not to sell someone a gun, there are few reasons to deny that purchase, said Hootsell, adding he does the best he can to suss out a bad buyer. If someone wants to buy a gun from a guy on the street, no background check is required. His real name was Dayvon Bennett. It promotes gun control ordinances. Courtesy of the artist Updated Sat. In the unearthed documents, multiple witnesses claimed King Von (real name Dayvon Daquan Bennett) was the shooter who killed Barnes and shot two others. Share your sympathy. Two other people were wounded in the shooting, which took place at a birthday party in the 5700 block of South LaSalle Street. Are you sure you want to delete this comment/tribute? Fulton County, Search above to list available cemeteries. We'll email you when event details and other important updates are shared. Earlier. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. This is your place to remember Dayvon. He and Wade kept firing; Wade hit one man in the foot. Born on 29 Mag 1881. He did, police said, fire it 12 times into a man he survived a couple of miles from the house where Stuckey died. Dayvon Askew-Kah is on Facebook. King Vons children need not worry about their future as their father made wise business decisions before his death. Chicago police as they investigated the fatal shooting of college student Malcom Stuckey, an innocent bystander slain during violence between rival gangs, in May 2014. The vast majority of those guns are bought legally at stores in suburban Chicago, neighboring Indiana and Mississippi, and, then, end up being used in Chicago crimes. June 18th, 2007 - September 5th, 2021 Dayvon Bennett was a loved one. He compared it to finding a favorite restaurant. in Business Administration. '. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. The older guys in jail, guys who were around when David was around, would call me that cause I carried myself like him. If theres any question about any gun customer, theres nothing that says I have to make that sale, he said. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. King David was a legendary figure and a guy everybody looked up to. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? You have no memorials left in the free version. She died in a hospital bed two hours later after crawling to a nearby porch where she lost consciousness. When was the last time you spent time with Dayvon? He had a child with Instagram star Queen Kema . [30], On July 24, 2014, Bennett was arrested in connection with a shooting in May 2014, resulting in the death of Malcolm Stuckey and the injury of two other men. Age: 26. Its not like he walked in and said, Give me a dozen of those. That would have been a flag.. A post by one of his baby mamas, Kema, suggests that Von had a premonition about his death. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He was a devoted father, a deeply loyal friend, and a man who took care of his people before himself, a statement from his publicist read. The state has the second-highest gun death rate in the country, the center notes, and exports more guns used in crimes elsewhere than any other state. There is a problem with your email/password. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. WE NEED HIM FIRED NOW!!!!. King Von was allegedly a member of the gang. You can always change this later in your Account settings. People named Dayvon Bennett Find your friends on Facebook We'll email you when event details and other important updates are shared. One of King Vons nicknames was Grandson as he was rumored to be related to Black Disciples founder David Barksdale. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. She often fought with Walter as he was rarely around to support the family. The two gunmen opened fire, striking a 24-year-old man in the foot and a 23-year-old man in the head and body as they tried to get away. Her parents influence on her career, Where is Mary Roach from American Idol now? Felons cannot legally buy firearms. Two off-duty Atlanta officers were working an extra job at a local hookah lounge when they saw . The talented 26-year-old musician, real name Dayvon Bennett, had hinted at a brand new video to . based on information from your browser. In 2014, Barnes was walking to a friend's house when a hooded man walked up to her and shot her nine times. Stuckey likely would have enjoyed time with friends, eaten some food and gone home after the LaSalle Street party if Smalley hadnt bought that Smith & Wesson in Natchez. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Brazoria County, In contrast, 61% of the 4,000 or so guns recovered in Mississippi were bought in that state. Im so sorry, we always get into it and say things we dont mean, get back cool & laugh at it. [23] Case On November 6, 2020, at around 2:15 a.m., Bennett and his crew were involved in an altercation with Quando Rondo's crew outside of the Monaco hookah lounge in Atlanta, Georgia. For more neighborhood news, listen to DNAinfo Radio here: Next in Englewood, Auburn Gresham & Chatham. Alameda County, On March 4, 2022, King Von's management team released his first posthumous album, What It Means to Be King. Thats why people call me Grandson.. It peaked at number one on the Billboard 200. New Jersey, He followed the single up closely with a music video release for Broke Opps, a song from Levon James. He was one of those kids who knew a lot of his classmates, Green said. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Dayvon Daquan Bennett[6] (August 9, 1994 November 6, 2020), known professionally as King Von, was an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He was raised mostly by his mother; his relationship with his father was inconsistent due to his father's incarcerations. Stuckey, hit by several bullets, including one that struck him below the right ear, was declared dead on the scene. Due to safety reasons, King Von was laid to rest in a private ceremony held in Chicago on 15th November 2020. JJIE, a nonprofit news organization, is solely responsible for the content and editorially independent of its funders. Dayvon Bennett, also known as King Von, was shot and killed during the incident, APD officials said. Georgia, [13], In May 2019, Crazy Story 2.0 featuring Lil Durk was released, and a subsequent music video was later released on May 20, 2021, and peaked at number four on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart. The Atlanta Police Department said in a statement that officers who responded to the shooting did not kill the rapper. That rate is six times that of New York City and 1.5 times that of Los Angeles. King Vonlegal name Dayvon Bennettwas reportedly shot outside an Atlanta hookah lounge at around 3 a.m., after a fight broke out in the parking lot. Me & Asian, we have been squashed shit for months. "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. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Share your sympathy. Each year, hundreds of firearms originally bought from licensed shops in Mississippi are illegally transported to the city of Chicago. He released the song after signing to Lil Durks label, Only the Family. Stuckey and other partygoers planned to shoot hoops nearby before returning to eat the food Jones had been preparing. Facebook Email or phone Password Forgot account? Buried in Farmersville, Texas, USA. [44] The suspect was identified as Timothy Leeks, aged 22, a rapper also known as Lul Timm who is affiliated with Quando Rondo. He passed away when Von was 11 years old. Earlier this week, police charged Michael Wade, 23, of the 7200 block of South Champlain Avenue, with the same crimes. We have set your language to By Gil Kaufman. One of Bennetts rivals looked up and saw Bennett and Wade approaching the house. Do you want Ever Loved to notify subscribers of these changes? Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing, This Young Volunteer Stole A Hug From Barack Obama, Chance, Gloria Estefan, Aziz Ansari, Nas Close Out Obama Summit, 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago, Woman Lying In Street Is Hit By Car, Killed, Police Say, 82 Percent Jump In Police Accountability Budget Not Enough, Alds. He was shot after a party celebrating his newest hit release "Welcome to O'block". He had stopped answering his phone., Wade and Bennett were arrested about two months later. He released the song after signing to Lil Durk's label, Only the Family. In the aftermath of Vons death, Kema reached out to Doll via the following tweet: Nothing I post is for disrespect. American Rapper, Singer and Songwriter. ATLANTA (WLS) -- A 22-year-old man has been charged in the Atlanta shooting death of an up-and-coming Chicago-born rapper. If you can buy a firearm for $300 or $400 and drive it to Chicago and double your money, you can understand why people would do that.. Heart (3) Comment (23) Share Email Copy link Tweet Share . What act of kindness did you witness from Dayvon? Orleans Parish, Born on 23 Jan 1888. Vacant lots and rundown houses dotted that block in a neighborhood that whites had fled as Blacks started moving in decades ago. GREAT NEWS! Dayvon Bennett Profiles | Facebook View the profiles of people named Dayvon Bennett. Get notified when new information is shared or changed on this website. King Von, 26, and Mark Blakely, 34, both from Chicago, were fatally shot and four men were wounded after a brawl Nov. 6 in a parking lot outside an Atlanta lounge. Thanks for your help! Share this memorial using social media sites or email. ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, The rapper was fatally shot in November of 2020, His family claims an autopsy photo was leaked, Jill Duggar says she and hubby Derick like 'bedroom games' to keep marriage 'fun' after admitting they use birth control, Sister Wives' Christine Brown takes out $394K loan to buy home from husband Kody as fans suspect couple has split, Jon and Kate Gosselin's daughter Mady, 20, slams trolls who claim she has a 'unibrow' and snaps 'mind your business'. This account has been disabled. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Does People's Sexiest Man Alive Michael B Jordan have a girlfriend? Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? It can happen any time. Copyright 2009-2018, New York Public Radio. His killing in 2014 placed the 19-year-old college student, college basketball player and museum janitor among 2,581 people shot in Chicago, which recorded 4,133 shootings in 2020. The album featured appearances from Moneybagg Yo, Polo G and Lil Durk.