Well known up and coming rapper, Pop Smoke, was shot and killed Wednesday morning in what police officials are saying was a home invasion robbery.
While the rapper was in his Hollywood Hills home, two men wearing face masks broke in around 4:30 am. When in the home the two men allegedly fired multiple shots, critically injuring Pop Smoke.
According to reports, the talented 20-year-old was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. However, he was pronounced dead while at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood.
The suspects were seen running from the crime scene on foot, however they have not yet been identified or caught and taken into police custody.
One man was questioned by police, but later released after it was determined he was not involved. It has not been specified if Pop Smoke knee they suspects, but it was revealed that there allegedly was a gathering at his house prior to the invasion.
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