proof Pulls Gun For Self Defense Other Victim Pulled First&q

by **SCAR-FACE** » Apr 14th, '06, 11:49

A source exclusive to SOHH.com has revealed that the argument that resulted in the death of D12 member Proof was initiated by the other victim in the shootout over a "King of Detroit" argument.

As SOHH previously reported, Proof and Keith Bender got into a heated exchange at Triple C's nightclub early Tuesday morning (April 11) which lead to Proof pistol-whipping and shooting Bender. Proof was then gunned down by Bender's cousin as he stood over Bender.

"[Bender] started an argument with Proof, knowing who he was," the source told SOHH. "Proof told him he didn't want to hear any bullshit and that he was 'King of Detroit' and stuck his hands in [Bender's] face.

"The guy then pulled out his gun and then Proof pulled his out and shot -- hitting the guy," the source added. "The guy's cousin who is a bouncer at the club then shot Proof. They grabbed up the gun from the guy Proof shot and fled."

According to the Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office, Proof was shot three times in the head and the chest. He was pronounced dead on arrival at St. John Conner Creek Village in Detroit. Bender is currently in St. Johns Hospital and Medical Center in critical condition.

On Wednesday afternoon (April 12), Mario Etheridge, a 28 year-old bouncer at the Triple C's nightclub, turned himself in to Detroit Police accompanied by his attorney Randall Upshaw. Upon arrest, he revealed he was Bender's cousin.

Etheridge is still in custody and authorities are continuing to investigate whether he should face charges in the shooting, which Detroit Police said, might have been in self-defense. But SOHH.com sources say Etheridge surrendered out of self-preservation.

"The guy turned himself in out of fear he was going to get got at by Proof's people," said the source. "Proof frequented the place and there is of course no way the bouncer or anyone else in the club didn't know who he was,"

Proof's untimely death continues to overwhelm his fans and peers in the music industry.

by **Christina** » Apr 14th, '06, 14:06

wow, thx

i can imagine it now, but still don't wanna believe in Proof's death :'(

by **yoshi** » Apr 14th, '06, 14:21

well.. at least it makes a bit sence now..

by **axgt_marc** » Apr 14th, '06, 15:41

thanks, its all making more sense now

by **Shadyluva** » Apr 14th, '06, 16:09

it makes way more sense cuz at 1st it was a vaugue statment

by **Speech** » Apr 14th, '06, 23:32

idk if i got this right but correct me please if im goin tha wrong way.....he was shot by tha reason of SELF DEFENZE????

i need to be corrected NOW if im wrong homies

cuz if dis defence sh*t was the reason it soundz to me like it was da right thing to do(killin proof) but this just cant f*ckin be..........
i dont wanna see PROOF dead.............DATZ SO F*CKED....... :'(

R.I.P. MA HOMIE

by **Speech** » Apr 14th, '06, 23:54

this other guy sure has da right to live...but if he wakes up or gets a clear brain afta dat thing he did i hope(in sum kinda way) he suffers in sadness.....it should make him crazy so even he has to think of him 24/7

a homie of mine couldnt stop his tears cuz of dat........
Proof was his numba 1 RAPPA in D12.........he let about 3 candles burn fo proof....now hes sparyin his name all ova stuttgart....im helpin him cuz i think i have to.......

R.I.P. BIG PROOF

by **$0 R3@L** » Apr 15th, '06, 01:01

why oh why couldnt proof just walk from the stupid argument.

by **AKJdy** » Apr 15th, '06, 01:43

This shootin shit needs to stop man, its sick, im really shocked, I cant believe this shit, its really killin me cuz i just found out after i dont know how many fuckin days. Damn
RIP PROOF

by **Fi.J.** » Apr 15th, '06, 14:23

now it's all clear..but it hurts anyway..

by **yoshi** » Apr 15th, '06, 16:37

$0 R3@L wrote:why oh why couldnt proof just walk from the stupid argument.

dunno, i was wondering too.. but i think sometimes it's hard to say just "whatever" or "fuck it" and go away.. plus we don't really know what was the whole argument about... :unsure:

by **AspirinE** » Apr 15th, '06, 18:23

I dont think proof would shoot someone over an argument, hes a platinum rapper it just dont make sense. My guess is the faggot that shot him was just all hyped coz he was argueing with someone that is that famouse.

by **Curious** » Apr 15th, '06, 19:02

well, there are many different stories out there at the moment about the shooting and this version is really what all of us who loved proof want to hear, isn't it? but the thing is none of us can tell who said what to whom and who shot first, and i just hope the police are doing their job and that justice will be served, whatever that justice is - unfortunately that won't bring proof back though :'(

by **E&M** » Apr 15th, '06, 20:21

That's right

by **axgt_marc** » Apr 15th, '06, 20:24

yoshi wrote:
$0 R3@L wrote:why oh why couldnt proof just walk from the stupid argument.

dunno, i was wondering too.. but i think sometimes it's hard to say just "whatever" or "fuck it" and go away.. plus we don't really know what was the whole argument about...

Just think about when your at a club and your drunk and someone says something, its hard to walk away.

Something else mush have happened, argument seems too small to turn to gun fighting

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