Rapper XXXTentacion Killed In Florida Shooting

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL — Rapper XXXTentacion was killed Monday afternoon in a brazen daytime shooting in South Florida. XXXTentacion was gunned down outside Riva Motorsports along North Dixie Highway not far from Fort Lauderdale. Police believe that the artist was killed during a robbery.

"The adult male victim has been confirmed as 20-year-old Jahseh Onfroy aka rapper #XXXTentacion," the Broward Sheriff's Office said early Monday night.

The sheriff's office said it received a call of a shooting at 3:57 p.m. "An adult male victim was transported to an area hospital," the sheriff's office said. The artist lived in the 6500 block of NW 62nd Terrace in nearby Parkland.

"BSO homicide detectives said the 20-year-old victim was leaving RIVA Motorsports in Deerfield Beach shortly before 4 p.m. when he was approached by two armed suspects," according to police. "At least one of the suspects fired a gun striking Onfroy."

The two men fled in a dark-color SUV, according to police, who said that the rapper was taken to nearby Broward Health North, where he was pronounced dead.

Celebrity website TMZ reported that the rapper had been shopping for a motorcycle.

To report a tip, contact BSO homicide Detectives Walt Foster or John Curcio at 954-321-4210. Alternatively, contact Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

XXXtentacion is photographed at I Heart radio Station 103.5 The Beat, Fort Lauderdale, Florida in May 2017. Photo by Larry Marano / Shutterstock