Rodney King Dead at 47
kyle
2012/06/17 15:49:17
Exclusive
Rodney King -- the man who was at the center of the infamous Los Angeles riots -- was found dead this morning in Rialito, CA. He was 47.According to our sources, King's fiancée found him dead at the bottom of a pool.
Law
enforcement sources tell TMZ they responded to a call at 5:25 AM PT.
We're told they physically removed King from the pool and attempted CPR.
Our sources say he was pronounced dead at 6:11 AM.
Law enforcement sources say Rialto PD will open a drowning investigation.
King
became famous in 1991 when he was the victim of police brutality at the
hands of the LAPD. The officers involved in the incident were acquitted
the following year and the announcement of the verdict led to the Los
Angeles riots.
TMZ spoke with King about two months ago, where he seemed upbeat and introspective.
Story developing ...
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- civil rightoooo 2012/06/24 04:23:54
- Me 2012/06/18 03:54:43
RIPreply - beach bum 2012/06/17 22:13:57pityreply
- Trish 2012/06/17 18:30:11The guy had issues after and before the L.A attack. Him dying young doesnt surprise me but it is very tragic.reply
- Sister Jean 2012/06/17 17:49:22so so sad
reply - Christy 2012/06/17 16:35:31Wow, I thought he was older than that. RIP, Mr. King.reply
- painted desert 2012/06/17 16:19:04It's very sad. But we don't really know the situation behind his death yet. Either way I'm sorry for the family and his fiancee.reply
- TasselLady 2012/06/17 15:58:56That's very sad. Here he had a chance to be really happy for the first time in years, and now he's gone. My thoughts and prayers are with he and his family, and his bride to be.reply
- Gloria 2012/06/17 15:55:55+1RIP Rodney King. It's very sad news. He looked better recently than he did his whole life. I wish the police had never beaten him.reply
- Amy.[: 2012/06/17 15:50:05 (edited)Wowreply
