R&B crooner, Raheem DeVaughn is saying bye to his hometown of Washington, D.C. following a recent armed robbery that resulted in the murder of a dear friend of his.
This week, 41-year-old Philip Prendergast, of Silver Spring, MD also known as DMV local rapper “Phil Da Future” was murdered after a robbery that went left.
Prendergast tragically lost his life in an armed robbery at a Northwest dispensary on Wednesday at his job, the Hotbox Uptown dispensary located on Georgia Avenue NW.
Surveillance footage depicts two assailants entering the establishment, brandishing firearms and demanding valuables and money. Despite complying with the demands, Phil and a colleague offered no resistance. Shockingly, one of the perpetrators still discharged a firearm, fatally wounding Phil, who succumbed to his injuries hours later at a nearby hospital.
Following the violent incident, cameras captured the perpetrators fleeing the scene with stolen goods and cash in hand. Authorities have announced a reward of up to $25,000 for any information leading to their arrest and conviction. Beverley Prendergast, Phil’s mother, pleads for anyone who recognizes the suspects to come forward with information
via The DMV Daily
Following the tragic and senseless murder, singer Raheem DeVaughn took to his social media to share his frustrations over the murder of his friend.
The ‘Woman’ singer says that he has been contemplating leaving the DMV area following a string of violence, but says the murder of Phil was his last straw. Get into his emotional post below.
“For the last few weeks I been on the fence about leaving DC aka The DMV but after these city roaches robbed and murdered my lil bro and artist Phil aka Felipe Dro I’m done I’m moving enough is enough ✌🏾. Its heartless out here , no codes , no morals. Whoever murdered Phil I pray & hope the wrath of Allah & Karma is swift for you and your men! 😪💔🥀 Rip Phil aka Felipe”
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