Gone too soon…
Rapper XXXTentacion was fatally shot on Monday afternoon (June 18) in what investigators believe was a “possible robbery” as he left a motorcycle dealership north of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The shooting took place around 1:57 p.m. mountain time.
#BreakingNews #BSO is currently working an incident regarding a shooting at 3671 N. Dixie Hwy., Deerfield Beach. PIO headed to scene. Dispatchers received a call of a shooting at 3:57 p.m. An adult male victim was transported to an area hospital.
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) June 18, 2018
Less than two hours later, XXX was confirmed dead.
#BreakingNews The adult male that was taken to the hospital has been pronounced dead.
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) June 18, 2018
The Broward Sheriff department is looking for anybody who knows anything about the shooting.
Anyone with information is urged to contact #BSO homicide detectives Walt Foster or John Curcio at (954) 321-4210 or @crimestoppers2, anonymously, at (954) 493-TIPS #XXTENTACION. pic.twitter.com/J97xZ9cHHz
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) June 18, 2018
In his few years in the spotlight, XXX was involved with several high-profile run-ins with the law but was truly trying to become better and influence others to do the same.
A message from #xxxtentacion before his death. He was only 20. pic.twitter.com/pyBfBURh4R
— Big Boy (@BigBoy) June 18, 2018
Many artists took to Twitter to offer their condolences and pay their respects.
rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏 I never told you how much you inspired me when you were here thank you for existing pic.twitter.com/QU7DR3Ghbw
— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 18, 2018
This got me fucked up. RIP X. Enormous talent and limitless potential and a strong desire to be a better person. God bless his family, friends and fans.
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) June 18, 2018
Thanks for inspiring me. pic.twitter.com/BmX3ya6Hmx
— diblo (@diplo) June 18, 2018
R.I.P. Xxxtentacion
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) June 18, 2018
Really sad Rip xxx.. so sad to lose good artist. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— T-Raww (@Tyga) June 18, 2018
I’m at a loss for words… speechless #RIPXXXTentacion Loved collaborating with you. You were a true artist, one of the most fucking talented of our time 💔💔💔
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) June 18, 2018
TMZ has a timeline of events.
2:35 PM MT — The Broward Co. Fire Dept. tells us XXX has been rushed to a hospital. Witnesses say they heard multiple shots fired.
2:48 PM MT — According to dispatch audio — the incident was a possible drive-by — dispatchers named several possible getaway vehicles including a black Dodge Journey, Chevy Tahoe and a Jeep Grand Cherokee.
2:57 PM MT — Additional dispatch audio has revealed XXX was transported as a “Level 1” trauma patient … dispatchers described him as comatose.
3:14 PM MT — Witnesses told cops a Louis Vuitton bag was taken from XXX’s vehicle.
3:40 PM MT — Broward Co. Sheriff’s Dept. says XXXTentacion has been pronounced dead. According to the dispatch call, the suspects were described as 2 black males wearing hoodies, and the shooter was wearing a red mask. The car has been confirmed as a black Dodge Journey, with dark tint and black wheels.
5:07 PM MT — The Sheriff’s Dept. just released a statement saying XXX was approached by two armed suspects as he left the dealership. They say at least one of the suspects fired their gun, striking XXX. Cops say they believe the incident was a possible robbery.
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