DC police arrest man involved in armed robbery that left local rapper dead

Anna Chen
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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — D.C. police arrested a man and were still looking for another suspect for their involvement in an armed robbery in Northwest that left a D.C. rapper dead.

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said 21-year-old Trenton Collins was arrested for his involvement in a fatal shooting during an armed robbery that happened on March 27.

DC police: Man shot, killed in Southeast

Just before 3 p.m., two men went into Hotbox Uptown Dispensary on Georgia Avenue in Northwest. They took out guns and demanded people’s money and property. Police said the victims inside the shop complied.

During the robbery, MPD said one of the suspects fired their gun and hit 41-year-old Philip Prendergast, also known as “Phil Da Phuture,” a rapper based in D.C. The suspects took items and money before escaping.

Prendergast was taken to a hospital for treatment, where he later died.

Collins was arrested Monday and was charged with first-degree murder while armed.

Man shot during armed robbery in Northwest DC

(Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Police Department)
(Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Police Department)

MPD was still looking for the other person who was involved.

Anyone with information was asked to call (202) 727-9099 or text 50411.

A reward of up to $25,000 was being offered to anyone with information that leads to an arrest and conviction of those involved.

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