RIP! 20 Year Old US Rapper XXXTentacion Shot Dead (Pictured)

Controversial hip-hop hitmaker XXXTentacion was shot and killed on Monday in Florida, Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed. He was 20 years old.

TMZ first reported news of the rapper’s death. XXXTentacion (real name Jahseh Onfroy), was reportedly leaving a motorcycle dealer in his car when a gunman opened fire, according to TMZ.
Video footage circulating on the Internet appeared to show Onfroy lying in his car motionless following the shooting. TMZ reports that the police received a dispatch call describing a pair of suspects who drove away after the shooting.

According to a statement from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, officers investigated “a developing incident regarding a Shooting located at: 3671 N. Dixie Hwy., Deerfield Beach.
Regional Communications received a call of a shooting at the above location at 3:57 p.m. An adult male victim was transported to an area hospital.”

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office subsequently tweeted that “the adult male that was taken to the hospital has been pronounced dead” at approximately 5:30 p.m.

“BSO homicide detectives said the 20-year-old victim was leaving RIVA Motorsports in Deerfield Beach shortly before 4pm when he was approached by two armed suspects,” the Broward sheriff department said added in a statement.

“At least one of the suspects fired a gun striking Onfroy. Both of the suspects fled in a dark-color SUV. Investigators say it appears to be a possible robbery.”

A representative for the rapper did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Rolling Stone

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