05/08/2024
Canadian police investigate a shooting occurred this Tuesday outside the Toronto residence of rap superstar Drake during which a man was seriously injured.
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Police Inspector Paul Krawczyk said: A security guard was taken to hospital seriously injured after the shooting. which occurred before dawn on Tuesday. The vast property remained cordoned off.
The guard was standing outside the doors of the residence when the incident occurred, Krawczyk told reporters.
The shooting was captured on grainy security camera footage, but it has not been made public.
“I cannot confirm if Drake was home at the time the incident occurred, but I can tell you that we are in contact with their team and they are cooperating,” added the inspector.
A suspect fled in a vehicle. authorities reported it, but no description was provided.
Police cordoned off much of the area. Several small orange marks were visible on the side of the road, believed to indicate the location of the bullet casings.
duck37 years old, known for hits like God's plan And Bling Hotline, He was the highest paid rapper in the world last year.
In recent days, the Canadian has been embroiled in a lyrical war with Kendrick Lamar, in which artists traded controversial lyrics with accusations of pedophilia, abuse and infidelity that gained public attention beyond the hip hop scene.
Fights are not something new in this musical genre, known for the boasting of its artists and for the fierce battles between its great representatives.
Nothing indicated that The shooting was linked to the battle between the rappers.
“Strange coincidence”
“It’s a very strange coincidence that this is happening in the middle of all this”Cid Davoodf, a passerby who lives near Drake's residence, told AFP.
Police, who gave no description of the suspects or the car they were looking for, he said that Security guard 'still in critical condition in hospital' Tuesday noon.
“I heard gunshots and a car going really fast,” Richie Lai, a neighbor, told CBC. “Five or ten minutes later I heard the sirens.”
The morning, The residence of the international star was under heavy police surveillance. A large security perimeter had been established to prevent onlookers from approaching the scene.
The residence of Drake, of more than 4,500 square meters, It is located in the luxurious Bridle Path district, to the north of the Canadian metropolis.
Police, who did not say how many shots were fired, said they had video footage that could help the investigation.
He also noted that the area will remain under “enhanced” police presence for some time.
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