American rapper Takeoff shot dead

American rapper, Kirshnik Ball popularly known as Takeoff, a member of the hip hop trio, ‘Migos’ which includes Quavo and Offset, has been shot dead in Houston.

According to TMZ, Takeoff and Quavo were playing dice at the bowling alley when an altercation erupted, someone began shooting, and a bullet struck Takeoff.

The fatal incident occurred early Tuesday morning, and he died at the scene.

Houston police confirmed the incident in a series of tweets but did not identify the deceased.

The police said, “Downtown officers are on a shooting at 1200 Polk. One victim was found deceased upon arrival.

“Two other victims taken in private vehicles to hospitals.

“Media partners, we are not releasing an identity of the deceased victim until his family is notified & ID verified by Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

“Any updates on the incident will be posted here.”

However, TMZ confirmed that Takeoff was the deceased in the incident.

Takeoff was the youngest member of Migos. Quavo was his uncle, and Offset his cousin.