More details have emerged about the death of D12's Proof, aka DeShaun Holton, who, as previously reported, died from a gunshot to the head early on Tuesday morning.
Reports are now suggesting that two guns were involved in the incident, the result of a heated argument that broke out inside the club between Holton and the second injured man, also the victim of a gunshot wound to the head, who is still in a critical condition in hospital. Initially rumoured to be fellow D12-er Bizarre, the second man has now been identified as nightclub bouncer Keith Bender.
It's thought that the two men pulled the guns on each other during the course of the fracas, though there is speculation that it may have been a third man, possibly another bouncer, who actually shot Proof in the altercation that followed. A man has been questioned in connection with the incident, whilst police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
An anonymous source told allhiphop.com: "Proof knocked Dude [Bender] down and stood over him with gun in hand. Proof shot first. The bouncer on the ground didn't shoot Proof, another bouncer did. Proof was shot four times. Twice in the head and twice in the chest/stomach area. [Bender] is on life support and not expected to live at all."
The source continued: "All this shit is senseless and real fucked up. Proof was a longtime friend who wouldn't stay the fuck out the hood. To many jealous people in the hood mad cause you made it. 8 Mile near Hayes on Detroit's Eastside at 4 am in the morning? That Triple C spot always has drama up there. Why was he there?"
Interscope Records, on behalf of Holton's family, have released a statement which reads: "Memorial service arrangements are still being made, and his friends and family would appreciate privacy during this difficult time."