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Canadian police investigate a shooting occurred this Tuesday in front of rap superstar Drake’s Toronto residence in which a man was seriously injured.
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Police Inspector Paul Krawczyk said: A security guard was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after the shooting, which occurred before dawn on Tuesday. The extensive property remained cordoned off.
The guard was standing outside the gates in front of the residence when the incident occurred, Krawczyk told reporters.
The shooting was captured on grainy security camera footage, but it has not been released to the 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,” the inspector added.
A suspect fled the scene in a vehicle, authorities reported, but no description has been provided.
Police cordoned off much of the area. Several small orange marks could be seen on the edge of the road, believed to indicate the location of the bullet casings.
drake37 years old, known for hits like God’s Plan and Hotline Bling, He was the highest-earning rapper in the world last year.
In recent days, the Canadian has been embroiled in a lyrical war with Kendrick Lamar, in which artists exchanged controversial lyrics with accusations of pedophilia, abuse and infidelity that have drawn 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 strong battles between its great exponents.
There were no indications that The shooting had some connection with the battle between the rappers.
“Strange coincidence”
“It is a very strange coincidence that this happens in the middle of all this”Cid Davoodf, a passerby who lives near Drake’s residence, told AFP.
The Police, who did not give any description of the suspects or the car they were looking for, said The security guard “was still in critical condition in the hospital” at noon on Tuesday.
“I heard gunshots and a car driving very fast,” Richie Lai, a neighbor, told the CBC channel. “Five or ten minutes later, I heard the sirens.”
In the morning, The international star’s residence was under heavy police surveillance. A wide 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 neighborhood of Bridle Path, north of the Canadian metropolis.
Police, who did not specify the number of shots fired, said they had video images that would help the investigation.
He also noted that the area will remain under “reinforced” police presence for some time.
