Migos rapper Takeoff shot dead in Houston at the age of 28

• Migos rapper Takeoff was shot dead in Houston in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
• Houston Police Department confirmed that one person was found dead at the scene.

Migos rapper Takeoff — real name Kirshnik Khari Ball — was shot dead in Houston, Texas, in the early hours of Tuesday morning, a representative confirmed to the Associated Press. He was 28.

Houston Police Department said early Tuesday that officers had responded to reports of a shooting at 1200 Polk, the address of 810 Billiards & Bowling, at around 2:30 a.m.

One person was found dead at the scene and two other victims were taken to the hospital in private vehicles to be treated.

The police department confirmed that Takeoff and Migos bandmate Quavo — real name Quavious Marshall — were among dozens of guests in attendance at a private party at the bowling alley.

According to the Associated Press, police said the deceased was a Black man in his 20s and appeared to have been shot in the head or neck.

Security guards at the bowling alley heard the shooting but did not see who was responsible for it, the AP report said.

A representative for 810 Billiards & Bowling said in a statement to Insider that the establishment is fully cooperating with authorities in the investigation.

"810 Billiards & Bowling is aware of the incident that occurred outside our space after closing early this morning at the Green Street outdoor mall. The authorities have our full cooperation in this matter. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy," the statement said.

Takeoff began rapping with his uncle Quavo and cousin Offset in 2008 under the name Polo Club. Eventually, the trio changed their name to Migos and released their debut mixtape "Juug Season" in 2011.

Migos' first mainstream hit came with their 2013 song "Versace," but they've since had other hits such as "Bad and Boujee" with Lil Uzi Vert and "Walk It Talk It" with Drake.

Earlier this year, fans speculated tension within the group when they canceled their performance at the 2022 Governors Ball.

Over the last few months, Quavo and Takeoff have begun releasing music as a duo, including their recent album "Only Built for Infinity Links." Meanwhile, Offset has announced that he is releasing his own solo album in November.

Insider has reached out to representatives for Takeoff and Migos for comment.