Prayers: Chico DeBarge’s Son Donte Murdered Age 35

Prayers are in order as it is being reported that the son of  singer Chico DeBarge, Donte Anderson-DeBarge, was stabbed to death in Los Angeles at the age of 35 years old.

According to a statement by the police department:

“Per Sgt. Fisher, Van Nuys Area Watch Commander, a homicide occurred at the above location. The victim (M/B/35 yrs) was found with multiple stab wounds.  He was pronounced deceased at the scene by LAFD.  There is no suspect information.  The victim is homeless.  It is unknown if it is gang-related.”

Chico DeBarge is one of the youngest brothers of the late Bobby DeBarge and Tommy Debarge of the legendary MOTOWN singing group SWITCH, members of DeBarge and El DeBarge, who is most notably known for his hit single ‘Talk To Me’.  In 2003 Chico DeBarge was stabbed outside a Philadelphia nightclub by an alleged member of the mafia, while tour with Tyler Perry’s hit play that later became a movie Why Did I Get Married?.

There are no suspects being reported at this time, however the murder is being investigated.

We be keeping the members of the DeBarge family uplifted in our prayers.

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Chico DeBarge’s son Dontae Anderson-Debarge has been reportedly stabbed and killed in Los Angeles on Thursday. The brutal murder took place in the Van Nuys section of Los Angeles, according to police. Police said that they found a 35 year old man stabbed and dying on the street on Thursday. Officers claim that they administered CPR on the victim but he died on the scene as reported by MTO. Officers would not offer the identity of the man, but they described him as a “transient”, or “homeless” person. So far police have no leads on who stabbed Dontae, but they are actively investigating the case.The stabbing victim is believed to be Dontae Anderson Debarge, son of Chico Debarge – the legendary 1980s music family. That’s because almost immediately after the stabbing death, Dontae’s family and friends immediately took to social media, to offer tributes to their fallen loved one. #Swipe to see his family's condolences and Dontae's last cryptic message on social media. RIP💔 🏷️TAG 3 friends that need to see this🏷️⠀ 👍 Like, 🔔 Follow, and Comment _____________________________________‼Follow @welcome2hiphop‼ ➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖➖ 📳 T A G A F R I E N D #welcome2hiphop #w2hh #explore #explorepage #dontaedebarge #viral #entertainment #entertainmentnews #gossip #chicodebarge #celebrities #celebrityblogger #atlanta #celebritynews #worldstar #theshaderoom #balleralert #tmz #photooftheday #rihanna #drake #nickiminaj #beyonce #kyliejenner #kimkardashian #khloekardashian #kendalljenner #teatenders #quavo

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