D-12 Member Proof Shot And Killed

D-12 Member Proof Shot And Killed

D-12 member Proof was shot and killed in Detroit, Michigan this morning (April 11) at an after hours club on Eight Mile Road. Proof, born Deshaun Hotlon, was murdered at the Triple C club around 4:30 am and another man was seriously wounded, both with gunshots to the head. "We cannot give out names, or any specifics because of the investigation," Sgt. Omar Feliciano told AllHipHop.com. "We are following our leads. But, one male [Proof], 32, was taken to Holy Cross hospital with a gun shot to the head. Another male, 35, was taken to Sain private transporation and he is in critical condition." Interscope represenatives also confirmed Bizarre was not involved in the incident. "Contrary to earlier rumors and reports, D-12 member Bizarre was not involved in the incident in Detroit last night," Interscope said. "He was at home in Atlanta, Georgia." ... Earlier reports stated that Bizarre had been shot or that police were seeking to question him, after an altercation took place in the club. One witness was being questioned by the police, who are still seeking suspects. Proof was signed to superstar rapper Eminem's Shady Records as a member of the platinum selling group, D-12. The group, which features members Eminem, Kon Artis, Proof, Swift , Bizarre and Kuniva, released their debut album Devil's Night in 2001. The group followed with D12 World in 2004, which produced the hit single "My Band." Proof followed with a solo album titled Searching for Jerry Garcia in 2005, released on his own label, Iron Fist Recordings. Proof was an influential figure on the Detroit rap scene, hosting legendary battles at the Hip Hop Shop. In the movie 8 Mile, Mekhi Phifer was chosen to embody Proof as the character "Future," while Proof starred in the movie as "Lil Tic." Listen to the radionews: "Click Here" UPDATE: A source that requested anonymity told that Proof was in the club after-hours when a heated verbal argument between Proof and a bouncer allegedly broke out and escalated. "Proof knocked dude down and stood over him with gun in hand," a source close to Proof told AllHipHop.com. "Proof shot first. The bouncer on the ground didn't shoot Proof another bouncer did. Proof was shot 4 times. Twice in the head and twice in the chest/stomach area." Police have identified the second man as 35-year-old Keith Bender. Bender is alive, but is still in critical condition. "Dude [Bender] is on life support and not expected to live at all," the source continued. Investigators are still trying to piece together details of the shooting but have stated they believe two guns were used in the shooting. According to sources, Proof was licensed to carry his weapon. Officers have frequently been called to the club, taking 18 incident reports since 1996. The club was raided in December of 2005 for selling alcohol to minors and Proof's murder was the third time a shooting had occurred at or near the club. "All this s**t is senseless and real f**ed up. Proof was a longtime friend who wouldn't stay the f**k out the hood. To many jealous people in the hood mad cause you made it. "8 Mile [road] near Hayes on Detroit's Eastside at 4 am in the morning? That Triple C spot always has drama up there. Why was he there?" the source continued. The police questioned one witness in the case and seek to speak to others to find suspects. The club did not have a video surveillance system police, officers revealed. Proof served as Eminem's best man in the rapper's short-lived wedding to Kim Mathers. The rapper, whose real name is Deshaun Holton, leaves behind five children. UPDATE 2: A 28-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting rapper Proof of D12 turned himself in today (April 12). Mario Etheridge, 28, of Detroit is being detained by the police for allegedly shooting the rapper during an altercation inside of the C.C.C. nightclub. Etheridge was also a bouncer at the C.C.C. nightclub. Police said he is a cousin of Keith Bender Jr., the bouncer who was allegedly shot by Proof during the fight, which took place around 4:30 am Tuesday. Sources told AllHipHop.com that the altercation was rooted in a pool game. For unknown reasons, the two men began arguing and a fight broke out. A shot was fired in the air, Proof allegedly pistol-whipped Bender, knocked him to the ground and then shot him. Etheridge then allegedly opened fire on the rapper, striking him four times in the head and chest. Authorities are still investigating the incident, but police said the 28-year-old was cooperating with authorities. Bender, a former Sgt. in the United States Army, is on life support in critical condition. Source: AllHipHop


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