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Takeoff of rap group Migos shot dead at Houston party

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(Reuters) - Rapper Takeoff, a member of the influentia­l, Atlanta-based rap group Migos, was shot and killed at a party held at a Houston bowling alley early yesterday.

Takeoff, 28, whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, was found dead at the scene at about 2:40 a.m. (0640 GMT), police said. Two other victims, a man and woman both in their 20s, were wounded by gunfire but expected to survive.

The rapper was a key member of the trend-setting Atlanta-based hip hop trio whose hits include "Bad and Boujee" featuring rapper Lil Uzi Vert, "MotorSport" and "Walk It Talk It."

"Takeoff was not only a brilliant musical artist with unlimited talent but also a uniquely kind and gentle soul," his attorney Drew Findling said.

White House spokespers­on Karine Jean-Pierre called Ball's death the latest example of gun violence in America that President Joe Biden was working to reduce.

"In other cases, we may not know the names of the victims but we equally mourn with their families and communitie­s. Our deepest condolence­s are with the families of each and every one of the victims," Jean-Pierre said in a statement.

At least 40 people were at the party when at least two gunmen opened fire, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner said during a briefing. He asked witnesses to call police with informatio­n.

The chief said police do not believe that Ball was involved in criminal activity but said the shooting was not a random event. Police have not offered a motive for the shooting other than saying there was an argument at the party.

"At least two people were pulling triggers," Finner said. "Take my word, we will find out who is responsibl­e."

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