RIP Proof
 

Rapper Proof Shot, Killed At Detroit Club
Police Search For Gunman

POSTED: 8:19 am EDT April 11, 2006
UPDATED: 9:27 am EDT April 11, 2006

DETROIT -- A prominent member of Detroit's hip-hop community was killed in a shooting at a Detroit night club early Tuesday morning.

Rapper and producer Proof, whose real name is DeShaun Holton (pictured), was one of two shooting victims at the CCC Club on east Eight Mile Road, near Gratiot Avenue, according to Detroit police.

When police arrived at the scene, the club was empty, Local 4 reported. Both victims had been taken to a hospital, according to police.

Proof was taken to St. John Holy Cross Hospital, and the second victim was taken to St. John Hospital, police said.

Both victims suffered a gunshot wound to the head, police said. Local 4 initially reported the second victim also died but has learned the 35-year-old man remains hospitalized in critical condition at St. John Hospital, according to police. His name was not released.

The rapper is a long-time friend of rap star Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers. Proof appeared in Eminem's movie "Eight Mile" as Li'l Tic, the station learned.

Police are searching for a gunman. A description was not available.

A witness was being questioned by police.

The shooting remains under investigation.

http://www.clickondetroit.com/entert...09/detail.html

:(
This is a sad day.

Re: RIP Proof
 

Hey, I used to work there... (slight hijack).

The report I heard also noted that he was Eminem's Best Man...

The local radio station here this morning said the 2nd victim was the big guy, whats his name ... Bizzar ? He's in critical condition at the hospital.

Local = Las Vegas. Not sure how correct that is

Regardless, thats too bad. Awfully sad :(

^ Yes, I also read that the second person was Bizarre. Sad.:(

That is sad :( RIP :(

i am familiar with Bizarre from Celebrity Fit Club. How unfortunate.:(

Please don't say the second one's Bizzare.:( I watch CFC!
I hope he gets well soon.

RIP Proof.:( :(

It's not Bizarre. He's in Atlanta, but the police want to question him regarding the crime.

If Royce has something to do with this, damn, he's screwed.

I'm still shocked. I can't believe we're still dealing with this after losing so many other MCs...

Scott LaRock
Tupac
Biggie
Mosberg
Jam Master Jay


Now Proof. Rest in Peace man.

I was trying to remember all day who the rapper was that they had beef with, thank you! I sure hope he didn't have anything to do with this, 'cause if he did he's in trouble.

forget it i misread everything, sorry for the damn edits. Royce would be the one they're having beef with ... random didnt he hook up with Em on a remix or something ??
People and their freakin beef with other people. TOO MUCH!! :rolleyes:

This makes me so sick.

:( RIP Big Proof, we miss you already....


What.The.Fuck.


*tears*

Thanks! I was worried! I hope they find out who it is soon and it doesn't turn out to be like Biggie, Tupac and Jay (as in unsolved).

now you know the police won't look

The second guy was not a rapper.


DETROIT -- A shooting at a Detroit night club that led to the death of rapper Proof early Tuesday morning remains under investigation.

Proof, whose real name is DeShaun Holton (pictured), was killed in a double shooting just after 4 a.m. at the CCC after-hours club on Eight Mile Road, according to police. The second victim, former U.S. Army Sgt. Keith Bender Jr., remained hospitalized on life support Wednesday morning, Local 4 reported.

Police have not released details of their investigation, but witnesses said Proof pulled out a gun and shot Bender, and then someone else shot Proof, Local 4 reported.

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