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Takeoff’s ‘cause of death confirmed’ after Migos rapper dies aged 28-Rishma Dosani-Entertainment – Metro
He died earlier this week,
Migos rapper Takeoff died on Monday aged 28 (Picture: WireImage)
Takeoff’s cause of death has been confirmed following a shooting on Monday night, it has been claimed.
The Migos rapper, real name Kirshnick Khari Ball, died earlier this week at the age of 28, after an incident at a private party in Houston.
According to a coroner’s report released by Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, obtained by Page Six, he died of ‘penetrating gunshot wounds of head and torso into the arm’.
Police officers announced that an investigation is underway to find those responsible, and have pleaded for anyone with information to come forward.
Migos’ record label, Quality Control, offered a heartfelt statement following the news, saying he was killed by ‘a stray bullet’.
‘It is with broken hearts and deep sadness that we mourn the loss of our beloved brother Kirshnick Khari Ball, known to the world as Takeoff,’ a spokesperson said on Instagram.
The rapper was shot at a party in Houston (Picture: WireImage)
Tributes poured in on social media for the Migos member (Picture: Getty)
‘Senseless violence and a stray bullet has taken another life from this world and we are devastated.
‘Please respect his family and friends as we all continue to process this monumental loss.’
Takeoff was a founding member of Migos, beside fellow bandmates and relatives, Quavo and Offset.
The trio enjoyed huge success with a selection of hits, including Walk It Talk It and MotorSport, and collaborated with Nicki Minaj, Drake and Cardi B throughout their time together.
On Monday, he lost his life after a shooting at a bowling alley, where he had been enjoying a private party with his uncle, Quavo.
Houston Police confirmed that he died at the scene while two others, a 24-year-old man and 23-year-old woman, were taken to hospital with injuries but are expected to make a full recovery.
During a press conference on Tuesday, Police Chief Troy Finner said: ‘Once officers arrived, they came up on a male who was deceased. That male has been identified as Kirshnik Ball, better known as Takeoff. He’s a member of the Migos rap group, out of Atlanta.
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‘I got many calls from Houston, and outside of Houston. Everyone spoke of what a great young man this is, how peaceful he is. What a great artist. I’m calling up on everybody, our hip-hop artists in Houston and around the nation.
‘We’ve got to police ourselves. There are so many talented individuals, men and women, in that community, who I love and respect. We all need to stand together and make sure that nobody tears down that industry.’
Metro.co.uk has contacted Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences for a comment.
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