Florida police make arrest in rapper XXXTentacion slaying video


Florida authorities have arrested a man in the shooting death of rapper XXXTentacion.

A traffic stop led to the arrest of Dedrick Williams, 22, of Pompano Beach. He appeared before a judge via video on Thursday afternoon (US time).

Williams is charged with first-degree murder without premeditation, a probation violation and for not having a valid driver's license. The judge ordered Williams to be held without bond.

XXXTentacion performs during the second day of the Rolling Loud Festival in downtown Miami in 2017.
Miami Herald

XXXTentacion performs during the second day of the Rolling Loud Festival in downtown Miami in 2017.

Williams was also scheduled to appear on Monday regarding the probation violation charge that stems from a 2014 grand theft auto case.

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In a statement, Broward Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Veda Coleman-Wright said homicide detectives also were seeking additional suspects in the death of the rapper.

An arrest report says Dedrick Williams was arrested Wednesday after an officer spotted him driving a silver 2004 Honda.

The report says Williams was alone in the car and driving without a license. He was arrested on an active felony warrant.

Rapper XXXTentacion was 20 years old.
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Rapper XXXTentacion was 20 years old.

XXXTentacion, 20, was killed in his car as he left an upscale motor sports dealership on Monday Afternoon.

 

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A BMW sits idle after reports of a shooting in Deerfield Beach involving Broward rapper XXXTentacion.
Sun Sentinel

A BMW sits idle after reports of a shooting in Deerfield Beach involving Broward rapper XXXTentacion.

 - AP

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