Update (November 2): The Houston Police Department has officially announced that the victim of the latest murder was Migos’ Takeoff. Houston Police Department Chief Troy Pinner made the announcement at a press conference on the afternoon of November 1st.
According to police reports, the shooting happened at the site of a private party. After a fight broke out in the hallway on the third floor where about 40 people had gathered, the shooting continued, and at least two people were using firearms. Police said there was “no reason to believe the takeoff was crime-related,” but said the incident was “not a random shooting.” A 24-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man who were shot together at the time of the incident were taken to hospital immediately, and are said to be non-life threatening.
As of the time of the police announcement, the suspect has not been arrested, and the investigation is ongoing.
Current content (November 1): A member of the Migos group, Takeoff, was shot and killed. 28 years old.
The Houston Police Department said they are currently investigating the murder that occurred at Quavo and Takeoff’s site, but that the identity of the victim will not be released until it is communicated to the victim’s family and confirmed by authorities forensic.
BREAKING: Houston PD investigates homicide in GreenStreet downtown. They will not identify the victim but confirm that members of the rap group Migos, specifically Quavo and Takeoff are here.
2 other people were shot and are being treated in hospital. pic.twitter.com/pwUo0jdlg7
— Shelby Rose FOX 26 (@ShelbyRoseTV) November 1, 2022
UPDATE: 2 more victims transported in private vehicles to hospitals.
Media partners: We are not releasing the identity of the deceased victim until his family is notified and his ID is verified by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.
Any updates on the event will be posted here. https://t.co/bbaad2z9My
— Houston Police (@houstonpolice) November 1, 2022
