Too $hort’s older brother, Wayne Shaw, was fatally shot in Oakland whereas reportedly guarding an alleged marijuana develop operation.
Wayne Shaw, 61, the older brother of rapper Too $hort, was shot and killed in Oakland on Wednesday morning (January 29).
Based on a number of experiences, the incident occurred round 7 A.M. within the 1200 block of forty ninth Avenue close to East twelfth Avenue, East Oakland.
Shaw was reportedly guarding an alleged marijuana develop operation when the capturing came about. Stories state that a number of suspects tried to interrupt into the property, possible in a theft try, whereas Shaw was asleep within the warehouse.
When Shaw stepped out to confront the suspects, they fired a number of rounds at him. Officers responding to experiences of the capturing discovered Shaw affected by a number of gunshot wounds. The 61-year-old was later pronounced lifeless at an area hospital, police mentioned.
The suspects fled the scene in an unknown automobile, and no arrests have been made.
Proof markers and shell casings had been scattered throughout the sidewalk in entrance of the warehouse and alongside forty ninth Avenue, KTVU experiences.
Close by, a Honda Civic riddled with bullet holes was found deserted in the course of the road at fiftieth Avenue and Worldwide Boulevard, which authorities linked to Shaw’s case.
The Honda’s proprietor informed the outlet the automobile had been stolen the night time earlier than the capturing.
Police are investigating the warehouse and Shaw’s connection to the property.
Oakland police are asking anybody with info to contact their murder part or tip line.
Tragically, the capturing occurred close to “Too $hort Method,” a road renamed in honor of the rapper in 2022.
Too $hort has but to handle his brother’s loss of life publicly. Followers have flooded his most up-to-date social media posts with messages of affection and condolence.
AllHipHop extends its deepest condolences to Too $hort, his household, and family members throughout this tough time.
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