Gunmen Open Fire On Snoop Dogg Convoy
Rapper Avoids Injury; Bodyguard Wounded
POSTED: 10:39 a.m. EDT April 11, 2003
UPDATED: 11:25 a.m. EDT April 11, 2003
One person was injured Thursday night as three gunmen opened fire on rap star Snoop Dogg's convoy after a verbal incident.
The Los Angeles Police Department says one of which was carrying the rapper, but he wasn't hurt. One of Snoop Dogg's seven bodyguards -- an off-duty police officer -- was hit and wounded in the back. He was released from the hospital early Friday.
Police say the shooting happened at about 9 p.m. Thursday as one car pulled alongside the convoy. Police say it appears that one of the gunmen wanted to speak with the rapper. Words were exchanged, followed by gunfire.
"The officers tried to find the vehicle that apparently shot at this entourage of vehicles but were unsuccessful," Los Angeles police Sgt. John Pasquariello said.
The 31-year-old rapper -- whose real name is Calvin Broadus -- was acquitted of the 1993 shooting death of a gang member. No charges are expected against him in the latest incident.
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he betta watch his back fo'shizzy!