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Details are scarce, but multiple outlets have reported the sad news that Takeoff, from the popular rap group Migos, has passed away. He was 28 years old.

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According to early reports, Takeoff, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was in Houston, Texas along with fellow Migos member Quavo. The pair were reportedly attending a dice game when a confrontation occurred. The situation escalated and gunfire erupted.

A video quickly began to circulate online which claims to show Takeoff on the ground after being struck by bullets.

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It has also been reported that Quavo was also struck during the shooting, but confirmation is still underway. This is a breaking story and will be updated as more information is provided.

Via Twitter, the Houston Police Department made a post appearing to reference the incident.

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Breaking: Migos Rapper Takeoff Reportedly Shot And Killed In Houston  was originally published on theboxhouston.com