Three people, including a father and son, have been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of rapper PnB Rock, officials said Thursday.
Freddie Lee Trone, 40, was charged with one count of murder and conspiracy to commit robbery, as well as two counts of second-degree robbery, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
His 17-year-old son faces the same charges, while Shauntel Trone, 38, faces an accessory charge after the fact.
The minor and Shauntel Trone were taken into custody on Tuesday, while Freddie Lee Trone was arrested in Las Vegas, Los Angeles police officials said Thursday.
The charges stem from the September 12 shooting of Rakim Allen, 30, known as PnB Rock, at a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles restaurant in the 100 block of West Manchester Avenue.
Allen was having dinner with his girlfriend when the shooter shot the rapper and took some of his belongings before running out of the restaurant and fleeing in a vehicle.
Police initially thought a social media post might have given the shooter the rapper’s location.
Authorities have not released additional information about the fatal encounter, but TMZ reported that the minor was the suspected shooter and that Freddie Trone was driving the getaway car.
The teenager made his initial appearance Thursday in Compton Juvenile Court and is expected to return Oct. 19 for a preliminary hearing, officials said.
Shauntel Trone is expected to be arraigned on Thursday. Authorities have not disclosed the relationship between her and the other two suspects.
Freddie Lee Trone was arrested in Las Vegas and is awaiting extradition to Los Angeles.
“Mr. Allen’s murder has shone a bright light in the lives of his fans, his friends and most importantly his family,” District Attorney George Gascón said in a statement. “The alleged actions of the individuals charged in this case were heartless and cruel and robbed the world of Mr. Allen’s talents.”