Rapper Kodak Black injured in a shootout
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As a result of multiple gunshots being fired outside of a lounge on N La Cienega Boulevard in Los Angeles, rapper Kodak Black -- also known as Bill Kapri -- and two others were injured and rushed to the hospital.
A Justin Bieber concert afterparty had been held at the venue an hour prior to the incident, reports Variety.
It was earlier reported that three victims of age 19, 24 and 60 were injured in a fight which broke out outside of the venue at around 2:45 a.m., the Los Angeles Police Department told Variety. Later, it was clarified by NBC News later that Kodak Black was the 24-year-old injured in the incident. In addition, it's been reported that one more individual was also hurt as a result of the altercation.
Despite the fact they are all in stable condition, the suspects remain on the loose and the investigation continues.
Justin Bieber performed at the Pacific Design Center earlier in the evening as part of h.wood and Revolve's 'Homecoming Weekend' event. The afterparty was not affiliated with Bieber's concert.
A series of high-profile performers will take the stage during the 'Homecoming Weekend' beforehand of the Sunday 'Super Bowl'. The event celebrated sports, fashion, entertainment, and music.
During the festivities, Bieber performed a 30-minute set with Shawn Mendes, Anthony Ramos, Logan Paul, Niall Horan and Scooter Braun among those in attendance. After the performance wrapped at around midnight, the afterparty reportedly hosted Bieber and his wife, Hailey, Drake, Tobey Maguire, Khloe Kardashian, Lil Baby and Kodak Black. However, it's not yet clear if the celebrities were present when the shooting took place.