DJ Randy Flash dies of gunshot wounds in Philadelphia

Rendell Miller, also known as DJ Randy Flash, died Monday evening from wounds suffered when he was shot at a party last week in North Philadelphia, police said Wednesday.

News of his death was greeted with sadness by music celebrities from Philadelphia.

"RIP Dj Randy Flash. . . . This sucks . . .," wrote DJ Jazzy Jeff on Twitter.

"Man. just found out Philadelphia dj pioneer Dj Randy Flash passed away . . . rip and respect," wrote Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson of the Roots on Twitter.

Miller, who grew up in West Philadelphia, had worked for more than 15 years at the Sound of Market record store at 15 S. 11th St. Darryl King, the store's manager, shared news of Miller's death at 10:40 p.m. Monday on Facebook.

"My good friend Randy, i will miss you, you made coming to work for all these years worth it," King wrote. "I will miss our many conversations, sometimes about music, often about life. There will be a little less life and energy at work. May God have you and i love you man!"

The 41-year-old Miller - a well-known house music DJ who spun records at the Mansion nightclub at 19th and Sansom Streets in Center City - was at a party in the 4900 block of North Camac Street in Logan the night of July 14 when he was shot, police said.

The owner of the house opened the door for someone who had knocked and was confronted by a young male who wanted to get in, said Ryan Miller, 45, Rendell's brother.

The owner said the male was too young and tried to close the door when a second young male wearing a mask emerged from behind the first and starting shooting, Ryan Miller said.

Rendell Miller, who was standing nearby ready to help the owner, was shot once in the chest near his neck, his brother said. The owner and another man were also injured.

Miller, who recently moved to Olney from South Philadelphia, never regained consciousness and died at Albert Einstein Medical Center at 6:10 p.m. Monday, his brother said.

Police were seeking the gunman and an accomplice, who were described as being 17 to 20 years old.

Ryan Miller said the shooting may have been a botched attempt to rob the party. He said the house was well-known for frequent parties.

A viewing will begin at 9 a.m. Monday, July 26, at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, 1008 N. 48th St., where a funeral service will follow at 10.