http://www.tmz.com/2012/06/17/rodney-king-dead/
QuoteRODNEY KING DEAD AT 47
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, but so far there are no signs of foul play.
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.
Live a Rock Star Life, Die a Rock Star Death
Only Don left now. :(
Quote from: Viking on June 17, 2012, 12:03:16 PM
http://www.tmz.com/2012/06/17/rodney-king-dead/
QuoteRODNEY KING DEAD AT 47
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, but so far there are no signs of foul play.
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.
Live a Rock Star Life, Die a Rock Star Death
Silly Rod, black pipple cant swim.
That was my first thought too. :blush:
People ask me why I don't have a swimming pool. Swimming pools are death traps, that's why.
Stuff like this makes me feel old. The Rodney King riots happened 20 years ago? Damn...
Quote from: Ed Anger on June 17, 2012, 01:38:17 PM
People ask me why I don't have a swimming pool. Swimming pools are death traps, that's why.
:yes:
I know multiple people whose own kids, neighbor's kids, cousins, etc. drowned in their backyard pools.
Quote from: Ed Anger on June 17, 2012, 01:38:17 PM
People ask me why I don't have a swimming pool. Swimming pools are death traps, that's why.
Sounds like something you'd like to have handy for when unwanted guests stop in.
I thought he had castle doctrine for that.