Police reportedly want to question Busta Rhymes over that previously reported fatal shooting that occurred outside a Brooklyn warehouse where the rapper was filming a "star-studded video". Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said that he believed Rhymes, who left the scene of the shooting before police arrived, was a potential witness, adding: "We believe Busta Rhymes may have been on the street when the shooting took place".
As previously reported, the 29 year old man who was killed, now named as Israel Ramirez, was a security guard for Kiss The Cactus Productions, who were hosting the video shoot. Police believe the incident that led to the shooting began inside the warehouse, and are seeking a court order to obtain any video shot that day that might contain some clues as to what happened.
As well as Rhymes, Missy Elliot and G-Unit members Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo were on set for the video shoot. Police also reportedly want to investigate whether an earlier altercation involving Yayo, which Rhymes apparently diffused, was linked to the shooting.
Rhymes' people are yet to comment on the whole thing, but Yayo's attorney said his client denied any involvement in the shooting, adding that the G-Unit member would refuse to voluntarily answer any police questions, and concluding by saying: "Please make sure he is not contacted and/or harassed by NYPD".