The revelation of the graphic video capturing Takeoff’s demise has left his supporters in distress on various social media platforms.
The demise of the renowned rapper and Migos member, Takeoff, at the age of 28, has caused an uproar among his admirers.
He garnered an array of accolades and fame through his musical ensemble, in collaboration with his relative Offset and uncle Quavo.
In the early hours of Tuesday, 1st November, 2022, an unidentified assailant opened fire on him outside a bowling alley in Houston, drawing the attention of bystanders due to the sound of gunshots.
Subsequently, numerous individuals used their mobile devices to capture the incident, circulating the distressing footage of Takeoff’s passing on their social media profiles.
Within the footage, the prominent pugilist Shakur Stevenson could be seen in close proximity to the scene, while an altercation between Takeoff’s uncle and a fighter also transpired in the social media comment section.
Subsequent to the videos going viral, they faced censure from fans and prominent artists alike.
The video footage captured “every detail, including the distressing audio of Quavo making a frantic 911 call during his final moments. The footage also revealed his anguish and desperate cries for help. Additionally, the audio captured at least ten consecutive gunshots.’
Moments before the sound of several gunshots, the camera appeared to be retreating from the bustling crowd.
In response to the gunshots, onlookers dispersed from the vicinity in a state of panic.
At the time of his passing, his uncle Quavo was also present, and the recording captured his traumatized voice as he called out Takeoff’s name, subsequently becoming viral on social media.
During a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Police Chief Troy Finner urged individuals “who were witnesses to the incident to come forward with additional information and video footage. Despite the distressing nature of the footage, we are seeking more material to aid in our investigation.’
The police received the graphic footage of Takeoff’s passing from TMZ and other eyewitnesses present at the time. The release of the videos and images garnered criticism from the public.
