Takeoff shooting live: Quavo not shot, police suggest as Twitter urged to remove Migos rapper video

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Migos: Takeoff’s final Instagram story before fatal shooting

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Takeoff, a member of rap trio Migos, has been shot dead in Houston, Texas, his representatives have confirmed.

The rapper, whose full name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was 28.

His group mate, Quavo, was also present at the time of the incident. According to Houston police, Quavo & Takeoff were at a private party prior to the shooting. They did not name the victim of a confirmed homicide, but Takeoff’s representative has confirmed his death.

TMZ reports that Takeoff was shot dead at a bowling alley after a game of dice.

Ahead of the incident, Takeoff posted a picture of himself to his Instagram Stories, with Playboi Carti’s “Stop Breathing” playing in the background.

Fans of the rap star and industry figures have started to pay tribute online.

Migos also includes rapper Offset, who is married to Cardi B. The pair have two children together, plus three others from Offset’s previous relationships.

KEY POINTSShow latest update 1667359859Quavo shared an Instagram Story hours before the shooting

Quavo, who was with Takeoff when he died, shared a video on Instagram Stories hours before the shooting.

“We’re sliding through the town,” he tells his followers from inside a car.

Migos rapper Quavo shares video hours before group mate Takeoff is fatally shot

Takeoff, a member of Migos alongside the rappers Quavo and Offset, has been shot dead in Houston, Texas, according to US media reports. He was at a private birthday party prior to the shooting, which happened at a bowling alley after a game of dice, according to TMZ. The rapper, whose full name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was 28. Group mate Quavo shared a video on Instagram on the night of the shooting. “We’re sliding through the town,” he tells his followers, adding that “the birthday boy” is also in the car. Click here to sign up for our newsletters.

Tom Murray2 November 2022 03:30

1667356259Fans expressed disgust after footage of Takeoff after he’d been shot circulated online

Since the news of Takeoff’s death, several videos containing apparent evidence of the incident, and the scenes after the incident, have emerged online.

Videos containing the distressing sightings have been so widely shared that people have even ended up watching the content by mistake.

Many social media users have condemned the sharing of the “sickening” videos online, calling out the inappropriate nature of its circulation.

Tom Murray2 November 2022 02:30

1667352659Where is Quavo?

Many have wondered about the condition of Takeoff’s Migos bandmate Quavo as he was there during the shooting.

Police have appeared to confirm his safety after announcing that the only two other injured persons were 23 and 24 years old. Quavo is 31.

Tom Murray2 November 2022 01:30

1667349059Tributes include AJ Tracey, Jake Paul and Khloe Kardashian

The world of music has paid tribute to Takeoff after his death, as have his fans and many other celebrities including YouTuber/boxer Jake Paul and Khloe Kardashian.

“Not Takeoff!” British rapper Tracey wrote on Twitter.

Paul said: “Senseless killings need to stop. Need to unify. RIP TAKEOFF.”

Similarly, Kardashian wrote: “This is so sad. Wow! over what?? May God cover everyone who is in pain. These senseless acts have got to end. So so sad.”

Read a round-up of all the celebrity tributes to pour in below.

Tom Murray2 November 2022 00:30

1667345726Chief Finner asked for the public’s help after 40 witnesses left ‘possibly out of fear’ before speaking to police

Houston police are asking for anyone with knowledge of Takeoff’s shooting to come forward to them.

Chief Finner told the media conference that 40+ people left the private party where the rapper was shot “possibly out of fear” before the authorities could get statements.

“What if it was your brother? What if this was your son?” Finner asked.

Tom Murray1 November 2022 23:35

1667341853Desiigner tearfully announced his retirement from rap music after hearing the news of Takeoff’s death

“Panda” rapper Desiigner, broke down in tears in an Instagram Live video posted the shooting of Takeoff.

“Why? Why do we f***ing do this?” the rapper screams in the video.

“I swear to God, this s*** ain’t nothing, I’m done rapping. This version of me is done,” he declared.

Tom Murray1 November 2022 22:30

166733825312 hours later: What we know about the shooting

It’s been more than 12 hours now since Migos rapper Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston, Texas.

The Houston Police Department has just recently given a news conference providing more information on the killing, which also saw two more people with non-fatal injuries.

For a round-up of all the details we know so far, read below.

Tom Murray1 November 2022 21:30

1667335922’Sometimes the hip-hop community gets a bad name’ – police chief warns against generalisations

During his address to the media, Police Chief Finner warned against blaming the hip-hop genre for the death of Takeoff.

“Sometimes the hip-hop community gets a bad name,” he said.

“Evident from this city and people who I have a personal relationship with, [there are] a lot of great people in our hip-hop community and I respect them.”

The media conference has since concluded.

Tom Murray1 November 2022 20:52

1667334603Police chief appears to confirm that Quavo was not injured

The police chief just said that a 23-year-old male and 24-year-old female brought themselves to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the incident.

This would appear to confirm that fellow Migos rapper Quavo was not injured during the altercation as he is 31 years of age.

Tom Murray1 November 2022 20:30

1667333638Police Chief Troy Finner says he spoke to Takeoff’s mother

The Houston Police Department’s press conference is underway following the deadly shooting of Takeoff.

Police Chief Troy Finner just reminded reporters in the room of the “human element” of this story, saying he’s spoken to the rapper’s mother…

Tom Murray1 November 2022 20:13

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