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Unable to Publish: Insufficient Verified Information

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🇺🇸 American

Published June 6, 2025

A gold Rolex watch with a broken strap lies on a crime scene evidence table, its face reflecting the dim light, symbolizing the murder investigation of rapper Pop Smoke after a fatal Hollywood Hills home invasion.
EVIDENCE

Quick Facts

Perpetrator(s)Corey Walker, Keandre Rodgers, Jaquan Murphy, and two minors
Victim(s)Bashar Barakah Jackson (Pop Smoke), 20 years old
Crime sceneHollywood Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Date of crimeFebruary 19, 2020
Type of crimeMurder during home invasion robbery

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Timeline

19 February 2020

Pop Smoke killed in home invasion in Hollywood Hills

Police received the first call at approximately 4:55 a.m. on the morning of February 19, 2020. Pop Smoke was pronounced dead at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center the same day.

12 May 2023

Minor admits involvement in juvenile court

A person who was 15 years old at the time of the offense admitted in May 2023 to their involvement in the killing of Pop Smoke in juvenile court.

4 February 2025

Corey Walker pleads guilty in Inglewood courtroom

On February 4, 2025, Corey Walker pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and two counts of home invasion robbery at the court in Inglewood, California.

21 February 2025

Corey Walker sentenced to 29 years in prison

On February 21, 2025, Corey Walker was sentenced to 29 years in prison for his role in the killing of Pop Smoke and the related home invasion robberies.

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