Who Killed XXXTentacion?
On June 18, 2017, rapper XXXTentacion was fatally shot during an armed robbery in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Two men approached his vehicle, stole a Louis Vuitton bag containing several thousand dollars, and shot him. He was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
Who Were the Murderers?
Police arrested multiple suspects in connection with the killing. Michael Boatwright and Trayvon Newsome were identified as the gunmen who carried out the robbery and shooting. Dedrick Williams was charged as the orchestrator who planned the crime. All three faced first-degree murder and armed robbery charges.
Case Outcome and Sentencing
In March 2019, Michael Boatwright and Trayvon Newsome pleaded guilty and were sentenced to life in prison without parole. Dedrick Williams was convicted at trial and also received a life sentence. Prosecutors described the case as a targeted robbery that turned fatal. For more details, see the CBS News coverage.
