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Kid Cali, a rapper well known on Los Angeles underground Hip-Hop circuit, was shot and killed at a San Fernando Valley pool party in August. Over the weekend, the LAPD located and arrested the suspect connected to Kid Cali’s murder.

Cali, real name Justin Lishey, was 30 years of age at the time of his death on August 30. The slaying reverberated throughout Los Angeles’ Hip-Hop community, including figures like Snoop Dogg giving his condolences via social media.

The shooting was the result of an altercation between Cali and unnamed persons but as reported by TMZ, there were rival gangs at the party although it’s not clear if Cali was a member of a faction.

From TMZ:

LAPD arrested a 19-year-old guy Saturday for the shooting death of Cali — who was well-known on the L.A. rap scene. He was killed during a huge pool party last month in the San Fernando Valley.

Law enforcement sources tell us the fatal shots were fired during a fight between 2 rival gangs at the party. Two other people were shot, but survived. It’s unclear if Cali was targeted or merely an innocent bystander.

Local outlet KABC identified the suspect as 19-year-old Kenny Birdine of Inglewood. According to KABC, Birdine was arrested and charged on Monday (Sept. 12) with First Degree Murder and is being held on a $3.1 million bond.

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