Los Angeles rapper Half Ounce passes away, after getting shot, while on phone with pregnant wife

LA rapper Half Ounce passes away after shooting 

The last two and a half years have seen way too many rappers lose their lives, in Los Angeles. Last month, PnB Rock was shot and killed while eating at Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles, while with his girlfriend. That was during a robbery attempt of their jewelry.

Now, another young rapper has also lost his life in LA. On Monday night, Inglewood native Half Ounce was shot and killed, according to Fox 11 Los Angeles. This reportedly went down while he was on the phone with his pregnant wife. This was in the Koreatown area of LA, as he was walking home. The exact location of the shooting was at 11:30 p.m,. in the area of 8th and New Hampshire.

Police state that a dark-colored SUV pulled up in the area, as Half Ounce and his friend were both targeted with gunfire. At least 12 shots were fired, at the scene. Half Ounce was pronounced dead on the scene, but police are still looking for his friend. He was able to get away from the scene, as his health status is still unknown.

Half Half was only 32-years-old, at the time of his death. His legal name was also identified as Latauriisha O’Brien. He was found in a planter, prior passing away in that moment. Half Ounce leaves behind three children.

BREAKING: Family confirms to @foxla that the man shot and killed in Koreatown last night is rapper Half Ounce. His wife, who is pregnant, tells me she was on the phone with him as he walked home when she heard gunfire. pic.twitter.com/T24OMFfziu

— Gigi Graciette (@GigiGraciette) October 4, 2022

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LA rapper Half Ounce passes away after shooting