D-12 rapper Proof murdered in Detroit

[Scotty]

Proof murdered

(Tuesday April 11, 2006 04:00 PM)

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D-12 rapper Proof has been murdered in Detroit, according to reports.

The star, who was amongst Eminem's best friend, is believed to have been gunned down on the city's infamous Eight Mile Road this morning.

He was one of two men shot in the incident, which took place outside the 3C Club at aound 4.30am on Tuesday, as police have now confirmed.

Sgt. Omar Feliciano from Detroit police told Allhiphop: "We cannot give out names, or any specifics because of the investigation.

"We are following our leads. But, one male (Proof), 32, was taken to Holy Cross hospital with a gun shot to the head. Another male, 35, was taken to Sain private transporation and he is in a critical condition."

In a statement from the group's label Interscope, it was denied that fellow rapper Bizarre was also involved in the shooting.

"Contrary to earlier rumors and reports, D-12 member Bizarre was not involved in the incident in Detroit last night. He was at home in Atlanta, Georgia."

Proof was an integral part of the D-12 collective. He was Eminem's best man at the rap superstar's recent ill-fated wedding to childhood sweetheart Kim Mathers.