DJ Nando Murdered In Atlanta: William Fernando shot and killed, Celebrities tweet their condolences

DJ Nando or William Fernando was shot and killed in Georgia. The famed DJ was a member of Atlanta's Coalition DJ's since 2008 and was setting to release his own album before his murder.

Coalition DJs brass, Nick Love and Xavier "Big X" Hargrove released a statement saying:

"Today we've lost not only a great talent and DJ, but our friend and brother. Nando had a great ear for talent and was highly respected within the DJ community and the music industry at large. DJ Nando played a huge role in the success of Atlanta's thriving music scene, and was a constant "go to" for labels and artists trying to get their music to the masses.

We're not engaging in speculation, as we await the final reports from authorities, and ask that you join us in honoring his memory by doing the same. In the coming days we ask for your continued prayers for DJ Nando's family, friends, his business partner AB and our organization as we work to process this senseless tragedy."

Celebrities and family tweeted their condolences and grief:

Rapper Joe Budden sent his condolences to the Dj Nando spouse, Shonte Renee over twitter saying, "Smmfh.. Praying for u & yours."

Rapper TI tweeted, "I don't know why we in a world so cold, I don't know why they had to take my folks.." #RIPDOEB #DJNANDO Get "WHY"

Singer Trey Songz tweeted "RIP Dj Nando. Thank You for supporting me and so many others from the beginning. Crazy how life can be cut so short. Cherish every moment."

Rapper 2Chainz tweeted, "Dam Nando !!! I remember when the Dj booth was in right corner at magic and you played jeezy " we getting money over here"10xs in row RIP"

Rapper Akon tweeted, "R.I.P to my brother! DJ Nando. Sad day for ATL."

Producer Mike WiLL Made It ‏tweeted, "Rest in Peace to my dawg DJ Nando.. Great dude, may God bless ur soul! Smfh..."

Young Jeezy tweeted, "Rest in peace to my dear friend DJ Nando. My career wouldn't have got the start that it did w/o you. RIP to a legend of the south."

Rapper Jim Jones tweeted, "Dam atl lost another good person rip #DjNando"

Russell Simmons ‏tweeted, "Prayers to DJ Nando's friends + family. Very sad to hear this news..."

Producer Bryan Michael Cox tweeted, "RIP DJ NANDO. THIS IS BEYOND SAD. PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY. REST WELL MY G."

R.I.P.