Aural assailant Slim Dunkin/Mario Hamilton
[Thanks to youngjeezystreetlife.]
By Nicholas Stix
Six-foot-eight-inch rapper Slim Dunkin (Mario Hamilton), 24, was at an Atlanta recording studio on December 16, when he reportedly stole a piece of candy from a shorter man, who slugged Hamilton. The shorter man then ran and got a gun, with which he shot Hamilton to death.
At the time the studio was full of 30-40 people, none of whom saw or heard anything. Atlanta Police waited a respectful interval, so that all of the non-witnesses could flee the studio, before showing up at the crime scene.
Music lovers have since been tirelessly seeking to identify and find the shooter, in order to give him an award for improving Atlanta's musical culture.
[Thanks to reader-researcher "W" for this story.]
P.S. Unfortunately, that music award may have to be shelved: The suspect in the killing of Slim Dunkin/ Mario Hamilton is reportedly himself guilty of rap/hip-hop. Young Vito/Vinson Hardimon, 28, surrendered to police the day after Christmas. If Hardimon is convicted, the murder could be worth millions to him.
Alleged rapper Young Vito/Vinson Hardimon
December 27, 2011 12:00 PM
Suspect in Slim Dunkin murder case surrenders to police
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An undated photo of rapper Slim Dunkin, who police said was gunned down Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, in an Atlanta music studio.
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(CBS/AP) ATLANTA - A man charged with killing rapper Slim Dunkin (born, Mario Hamilton) at a recording studio has turned himself into police.
ABC affiliate WSB-TV reports that Vinson Hardimon, known as rapper Young Vito, surrendered to Atlanta police Monday afternoon around 3 p.m. He was taken to the Fulton County jail on murder and gun possession charges.
Authorities say the 28-year-old fatally shot 24-year-old Hamilton, known as Slim Dunkin, on Dec. 16 at an Atlanta recording studio. Detective David Quinn is still searching for more information in the case.
"We got a call from Mr. Hardimon's attorney. They wanted to turn themselves into me personally," said Quinn.
Atlanta police had put a lookout for Hardimon and advised him to turn himself in, warning him that his life might be in danger.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that according to witnesses, while shooting a video in a Memorial Drive studio, Slim Dunkin was shot in the chest during a fight that allegedly started over a piece of candy, police said.
Investigators believe Hardimon was the man who argued with Slim Dunkin, eventually pulling out a pistol and firing at the victim.
Law enforcement officials pushed several witnesses to give more information the incident in the studio, but more information is needed, even with Hardimon in custody.
"We did get some cooperation from witnesses but we're still urging the public, whoever was at 1074 Memorial Drive on Dec. 16, to give us a call," Quinn said.
Hardimon is expected in court Tuesday morning to face his murder charge.
Slim Dunkin was considered an up-and-comer in local rap star Waka Flaka Flame's Brick Squad Monopoly hip hop collective.
"There were at least 30 people in the studio at the time of the shooting," Quinn said. "They should get in touch with me. We want the facts. It's the right thing to do."
Police are asking that anyone with information in the case call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477 or contact Quinn at 404-245-8039.
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