Man arrested in fatal shooting in Downey is son of DJ Quik: LAT

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in reference to a deadly taking pictures in Downey on Wednesday, in response to the Downey Police Division, and a media report signifies the alleged shooter is the son of well-known Compton musician DJ Quik.

David Blake Jr. allegedly shot 33-year-old Julio Cardoza within the chest after a reported battle within the 13200 block of Carfax Avenue shortly earlier than 7 p.m. on Wednesday, police stated in a press launch.

Cardoza sustained a single gunshot wound to the chest, and he was taken to a hospital, the place he later died, police stated.

Blake was recognized as a suspect and arrested in Porter Ranch at 4 a.m. Thursday, police stated.

Blake is the son of rapper and producer DJ Quik, who helped popularize the G-funk sound of rap music, in response to the Los Angeles Occasions. He additionally works as liaison to Compton Metropolis Councilman Isaac Galvan, the Occasions added.

Blake is being held on the Males’s Central Jail in lieu of $2 million bail, and he is because of seem in Downey Municipal Court docket on Tuesday, in response to jail data.

Anybody with data is requested to name Detective Jason Estrada at 562-904-2332, or they’ll name the DPD at 562-904-2308.

To report data anonymously, name Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).