TMZ confirms that Mbone aka Montae Talbert from Cali Swag District was a victim of a random drive by shooting in Inglewood last night. The young rapper was outside of a liquor store around 11:32pm when shots were fired by someone driving down La Brea. Mbone was later pronounced dead at the hospital. Police are still investigating but it seems as though Mbone was not the initial target. CSD released this statment to TMZ today regarding needing help finding the killer:
"Mbone was the victim of a random act of violence last night, Sunday, May 15th in his hometown of Inglewood, CA. As police are still investigating the shooting and untimely death , we ask that anyone with information contact the Inglewood Police Department. Mbone was an inspiration to his family, friends, and fans. He was a hardworking, passionate artist and dancer that will be deeply missed."
*Update*: New reports are stating that Mbone's Murder may not of been so random after all. TMZ sources telling investigators a diff story.
" After he got back to L.A. from his tour, he got involved with a girl. M-Bone's friends say a guy who lived in the woman's building didn't like the relationship, and allegedly began threatening M-Bone via Twitter. M-Bone did not back down and the two men started cyber smack-talking each other.
TMZ has learned ... the black car in which M-Bone was shot is registered to the woman.
Cops are trying to figure out why M-Bone was driving the woman's car and whether the cyber war is in any way related to the shooting.
And one more important detail. Witnesses tell TMZ, the shooter fired, left, then pulled a U-turn and came back around, possibly to see if he hit his target. The upshot -- it might not be random, as first suspected."
Hmm, I hope this is all resolved soon.
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