Police made two arrests Tuesday in connection with the Sept. 12 slaying of rapper PnB Rock and were still searching for a third suspect Wednesday morning.
A male under the age of 18 was arrested in Lawndale on suspicion of murder and Shauntel Trone, 32, was arrested on suspicion of accessory to murder in Gardena, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a news release. Both were taken into custody on Tuesday.
Police are also searching for Freddie Lee Trone, whom authorities identified as the third suspect in PnB Rock’s killing.
No further details were released by police however TMZ reported that the minor was the alleged shooter and Freddie Trone, the teen’s father, drove the getaway car.
PnB Rock, whose real name was Rakim Allen, was dining with his girlfriend at a Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles restaurant in the 100 block of West Manchester Avenue on Sept. 12. when police say a gunman approached them demanding personal items.
The gunman then shot Allen and removed some of his property before running out of the restaurant and fleeing in a vehicle.
Police initially believed a social media post may have tipped the gunman to the rapper’s location.
Police said Freddie Trone should be considered armed and dangerous, and anyone who sees him should call 911.
The case against the suspects is expected to be presented to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office “no later than Thursday,” police said.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts can call detectives at 323-786-5146. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.