Rapper Common Narrowly Avoids Deadly Shooting

J-Banks · 10-28-2008, 01:15 PM

Rapper Common Narrowly Avoids Deadly Shooting
Published Tuesday, October 28, 2008 11:53 AM
By Ismael AbduSalaam

Chicago rap star Common was nearly a witness in a fatal shooting that has left one man dead and four people injured.

The incident occurred yesterday (October 27) afternoon near the intersection of 704 Fulton Street and South Oxford Street in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn, NY.

According to eyewitness reports, two gunmen opened fire on a 19-year-old man who was waiting at the corner for the friend.

The man fled into a nearby hair salon, and was subsequently cornered and killed by the suspects.

In the fusillade of 30 shots, four innocent bystanders in the shop were hit including an off duty police officer.

Witnesses also allege one of the killers fired a coup de grace shot to the head to make sure the victim perished. Afterward, the suspects fled in a blue Chevrolet Tahoe.

Common, a regular of the establishment, had just received a hair cut hours before the murder, stated Dana Jeter, a representative for the star’s record label.

The brazen shooting comes as a shock to new residents of the recently gentrified Fort Greene, but recalls the 1980s and early to mid 1990s when the area was a ravaged by drugs, crime, and home to such infamous figures as the original 50 Cent aka Kelvin Martin.

No motive for the crime has been determined, although authorities are certain the victim was a scoped target and stalked before the actual shooting.

At press time, the two gunmen are still at large.

In related news, Common’s latest album Universal Mind Control lands in stores December 9.

Source: allhiphop

26shotz · 10-28-2008, 01:29 PM

Damn glad to see Common wasn't hurt. 19 year old kid gets killed, man that is fucked up RIP to him.

gbomb · 10-28-2008, 01:30 PM

sh*t thts a slaying right there man. And to put one in the head to make sure, nw thts cold.

BKMC KweL1 · 10-28-2008, 02:52 PM

Common didnt 'narrowly' miss fuck all... he wasnt even there..

Whys a mans death got to be overshadowed by the fact Common had his hair cut there hours ago...

Va.A³ · 10-28-2008, 03:56 PM

you guys gotta remember, most of the time, if you act right, if your getting robbed you dont get shot, not to say that you cant, but this guy must have done somthing to get it, like 50, he did somthing to catch 9

GMNRecordsCT3 · 10-28-2008, 06:11 PM

damn... BK is the realest borough

L.Smalls · 10-28-2008, 08:06 PM

R.i.p........

MrCatchaTemper · 10-29-2008, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Va.A³

you guys gotta remember, most of the time, if you act right, if your getting robbed you dont get shot, not to say that you cant, but this guy must have done somthing to get it, like 50, he did somthing to catch 9

Nah whoever shot em....was a bad shot.

10-28-2008, 01:15 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	Rapper Common Narrowly Avoids Deadly Shooting Rapper Common Narrowly Avoids Deadly Shooting Rapper Common Narrowly Avoids Deadly Shooting Published Tuesday, October 28, 2008 11:53 AM By Ismael AbduSalaam Chicago rap star Common was nearly a witness in a fatal shooting that has left one man dead and four people injured. The incident occurred yesterday (October 27) afternoon near the intersection of 704 Fulton Street and South Oxford Street in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn, NY. According to eyewitness reports, two gunmen opened fire on a 19-year-old man who was waiting at the corner for the friend. The man fled into a nearby hair salon, and was subsequently cornered and killed by the suspects. In the fusillade of 30 shots, four innocent bystanders in the shop were hit including an off duty police officer. Witnesses also allege one of the killers fired a coup de grace shot to the head to make sure the victim perished. Afterward, the suspects fled in a blue Chevrolet Tahoe. Common, a regular of the establishment, had just received a hair cut hours before the murder, stated Dana Jeter, a representative for the star’s record label. The brazen shooting comes as a shock to new residents of the recently gentrified Fort Greene, but recalls the 1980s and early to mid 1990s when the area was a ravaged by drugs, crime, and home to such infamous figures as the original 50 Cent aka Kelvin Martin. No motive for the crime has been determined, although authorities are certain the victim was a scoped target and stalked before the actual shooting. At press time, the two gunmen are still at large. In related news, Common’s latest album Universal Mind Control lands in stores December 9. Source: allhiphop __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

10-28-2008, 03:56 PM	#5
Va.A³ Producer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 642 Repped: 233 Repped 88 Times in 24 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	you guys gotta remember, most of the time, if you act right, if your getting robbed you dont get shot, not to say that you cant, but this guy must have done somthing to get it, like 50, he did somthing to catch 9 __________________

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GMNRecordsCT3 Macaroni wit the Cheeesse Join Date: May 2005 Location: Wash Heights, NYC Posts: 17,607 Repped: 6,779 Repped 2,309 Times in 618 Posts Neg Reps: 202 Neg Repped at 50 Times in 40 Posts	damn... BK is the realest borough __________________ myspace.com/bummydavis - soundclick.com/gmnproductions "The name on my car insurance is YOUR FUKIN FAULT!!"

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10-28-2008, 01:29 PM	#2
26shotz Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Providence Posts: 3,548 Repped: 883 Repped 565 Times in 173 Posts Neg Reps: 37 Neg Repped at 69 Times in 46 Posts	Damn glad to see Common wasn't hurt. 19 year old kid gets killed, man that is fucked up RIP to him.

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gbomb Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,342 Repped: 1 Repped 25 Times in 5 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 0 Times in 0 Posts	sh*t thts a slaying right there man. And to put one in the head to make sure, nw thts cold.

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BKMC KweL1 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 940 Repped: 34 Repped 154 Times in 103 Posts Neg Reps: 2 Neg Repped at 8 Times in 8 Posts	Common didnt 'narrowly' miss fuck all... he wasnt even there.. Whys a mans death got to be overshadowed by the fact Common had his hair cut there hours ago...