Key takeaways:
- The trial of three men accused of fatally shooting the emerging rapper XXXTentacion began this week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
- The opening day of the trial began with testimony from Leonard Kerr, a family friend of the rapper.
- The trial is a reminder of the tragic loss of a young life and the devastating impact of gun violence.
The trial of three men accused of fatally shooting the emerging rapper XXXTentacion began this week in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On Wednesday, jurors watched the gripping surveillance video that captured the murder of the local rap star.
The opening day of the trial began with testimony from Leonard Kerr, a family friend of the rapper. Kerr told jurors how he and XXXTentacion were ambushed by armed robbers as they drove away from a motorcycle shop. Kerr said he fled in fear and then heard the gunshots that killed the rising star.
Prosecutors also showed the silent, graphic video from June 18, 2018 documenting the final minutes of the life of XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy. The video showed Onfroy carrying $50,000 in cash as he was ordered at gunpoint not to get out of the car.
The trial is expected to continue for several weeks. If convicted, the three men could face the death penalty.
XXXTentacion was a rising star in the rap music industry. His death shocked fans around the world and sparked a debate about gun violence in the United States. The trial is a reminder of the tragic loss of a young life and the devastating impact of gun violence.
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