Friday evening Aug. 19, the news suddenly broke out of Savannah rapper Quando Rondo being involved in a deadly shooting in upscale Los Angeles.
According to Rondo’s representatives, the 23-year-old made it out safe. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for his close friend that was with him at the time of the shooting.
“Quando was present during a shooting yesterday evening which resulted in the untimely death of another young man’s life.” A rep told TMZ early yesterday morning (Aug 20). They proceeded to confirm his stable condition. “He himself didn’t sustain any injuries during the shooting and is safe. We ask that his privacy is respected at this time”
The tragic incident occurred around 5:30 pm Friday in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles, adjacent to Beverly Hills. Quando and a close associate stopped at a gas station when shots were suddenly fired into the vehicle. The currently unnamed man was taken to a nearby hospital following the shootout where he, unfortunately, passed away.
In an intense video captured by ABC7, Quando can be seen visibly upset by the violent act and his friend’s subsequent death. For the young artist, the mental toll of Friday’s shooting is surely a heavy burden.
A Violent Day for LA
According to Los Angeles police, a white vehicle containing three suspects pulled up next to Quando’s black Escalade before shooting rounds into the SUV. The Cadillac Escalade quickly pulled off and stopped at the intersection of Santa Monica and San Vicente. Of course, authorities were swiftly contacted by witnesses nearby.
At this time, those three suspects are still at large. LAPD Lt. John Radke briefly spoke with ABC7 about the incident after the dust had settled. “We don’t know why or how this happened,” he said.
“all we know is that the victim vehicle, they pulled up, they were pumping gas and it looks like they probably finished pumping gas and the suspects approached from the alley, got out of the car and started shooting at those victims,”
Sadly, Rondo is all too familiar with gun violence. In November 2020, he has notably involved in the shooting death of King Von. In a video captured by security cam, Quando and his crew can be seen getting into a physical fight with Von. Shortly after, a shootout ensued which claimed the Chicago artist’s life.
It’s unknown if the two events are related. but for now, it seems trouble can’t stop following Quando Rondo.
Written by Dreema Carrington
