Rapper Coca-Kazi Reportedly Killed During Stand-Off With Police

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It's reported that Arkansas rapper Coca-Kazi was killed after engaging in a stand-off with police in North Little Rock.

Although the authorities have yet to confirm that Coca-Kazi died earlier this month during a stand-off, several of the rapper's loved ones have come forward. According to multiple reports, the Arkansas artist died after he was shot by a North Little Rock officer on January 18.

Details regarding what led up to the incident are unclear. However, it's reported that police responded to a residence after receiving a dispatch call about a disturbance. It was shared that someone on the scene was armed.

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In a press release, police said they could "quickly locate" the purported victim. That person was removed from the scene while officers then searched for the alleged suspect with a weapon.

It was stated that the suspect shot at officers from inside a residence before he began to make his way outside. Police allege the suspect aimed the gun at them before an officer fired a shot. The person retreated inside, and when police couldn't make contact, they went inside the home and found the suspect dead.

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The officer who fired the shot was placed on administrative leave. HipHopDX reports the suspect was Coca-Kazi and several of his loved ones grieved his loss online.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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