US rapper FBG Cash ‘shot dead in dawn shooting’ as tributes pour in

American rapper FGB Cash was reportedly shot and killed.

The entertainer, real name Tristian Hamilton, was in a car with a woman when someone opened fire on them around 5.30am.

The shooting took place in the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of the city, according to reports.

Police said another vehicle pulled up next to them and fired several bullets into their car before driving away.

Both victims were taken to hospital, where Hamilton, 31, was pronounced dead.

The unnamed 29-year-old woman is believed to be in critical condition after sustaining gunshot wounds to her arm and upper back.

The shooter is still on the run.

CBS also reported that the couple were driving and the woman was sleeping in the car when the shooting happened.



Rapper FGB Cash was shot dead in Chicago

Tributes have already poured in for the late star, with one fan writing on Twitter, “Rest in power #fbgcash Gone too soon. Prayers for his family and friends.”

Another added: “Damn…Rest In Peace FBG Cash…I’m really shocked for the words…”

“FBG Cash seemed different. He wasn’t like the rest of the guys. He seemed a bit more mature. Rest Up Cash,” someone else tweeted.



He was in a car with a 29-year-old woman who is now in critical condition
He was in a car with a 29-year-old woman who is now in critical condition

Hamilton’s death comes just 12 hours before the release of his new single Crazy Lane.

He was a member of the Fly Boy Gang – just last year one was also shot and killed.

FBG Duck, real name Carlton Weekly, was shot last year by four masked gunmen, who left behind 38 casings.

He was allegedly killed while buying his son’s birthday present.



Duck FBG
FGB Duck was also shot

The shocking moment was filmed as FBG was seen lying on the ground, still moving past a parked car.

FBG was pronounced dead at Northwestern Memorial Hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds to the chest, groin and neck, according to reports.

At the time, former mayoral candidate Ja’Mal Green took to Twitter, saying: “Popular rapper FBG Duck has just been pronounced dead after being shot dead on the Gold Coast an hour ago .Pray for his family, do justice after this senseless act.”

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