Houston Police are investigating the fatal shooting of rapper Takeoff at a private party at a bowling alley early Tuesday morning.
Kirsnick Khari Ball, 28, known as Takeoff, was a member of the trio Migos along with Quavo and Offset. A representative for members of Migos, who was not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the death to The Associated Press.
According to KPRC News in Houston, police said that Migos members Quavo and Takeoff were in attendance at the time of the shooting.
Drew Findling, known as the "Billion Dollar Lawyer" and is reported to have represented rappers and hip-hop artists including Migos and Cardi B, said the death of Takeoff was a devastating loss.
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"Along with my firm, I am devastated by the tragic death of Kirshnik Ball, known to his fans as Takeoff," Findling said in a statement. "Takeoff was not only a brilliant musical artist with unlimited talent but also a uniquely kind and gentle soul. He will be greatly missed now and always."
The Houston Police Department said officers and Houston Fire Department officials responded to reports of a shooting at 810 Billiards & Bowling, located in Downtown Houston, at about 2:40 a.m.
According to the Houston Police Department, the incident occurred as the business was closing for the night and a large crowd of people gathered near the front door.
Police said some of the individuals at the scene were involved in an argument, at which point someone started shooting.
When officers arrived at the scene, they located a large crowd and a man with a gunshot wound to the head or neck, police told KPRC.
According to police, another man and woman were also injured during the shooting. Police said both individuals sustained gunshot wounds and were taken by private vehicle to local hospitals.
No arrests have been announced in connection to the shooting, police told the Associated Press.
Sergeant Michael Arrington of the Houston Homicide Division called on eyewitnesses to help identify the gunman who killed Migos rapper Takeoff at a Houston-area bowling alley Monday night. Tips can be called into the Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or anonymously at 713-222-TIPS.
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