Pop Smoke's Alleged Killers Charged With Murder, Could Face Death Penalty

Four people have been charged with murder in the killing of Pop Smoke.

In the latest update about his case, it’s being reported the two men and two teens have been charged with murder. According to TMZ, two can face the death penalty if convicted, prosecutors haven’t decided yet. 

The article reports Corey Walker, 19, and Keandre Rodgers, 18, are charged with “murder with special circumstance allegations that the killing went down during the commission of a robbery and burglary.” This is why these two could receive capital punishment, but if not, definitely life in prison. Gang and gun allegations were made in the D.A’s complaint as well. 

The two teens (their names haven’t been released), one 15 and the other 17, were charged with one count of murder and robbery in juvenile court. 

Last week, the L.A. Police Department made five arrests in connection with the Feb. 19 home invasion killing. The four defendants are accused of breaking into Pop Smoke’s home in the Hollywood Hills and fatally shooting the 20-year-old rapper during a robbery. Authorities said the assailants did not know Pop Smoke personally and may have discovered his location through social media.

On Monday, Pop Smoke’s debut album Shoot for the Stars Aim for the Moon opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 251,000 equivalent album units. He becomes the first rapper to posthumously debut at No. 1 with his debut album.