Security Gunned Down at Rap Video Filming

[1stWatch]

New York -
Israel Ramirez, 29, was shot in the chest outside the building where rap artist Busta Rhymes was filming a video. One unidentified source stated security had asked a group of rowdy men to leave 30 minutes earlier. The shooting is still under investigation.

http://wcbstv.com/topstories/local_story_036180335.html

[1stWatch]

This other account gives a bit more detail. The security officer had been a member of the artist's entourage since the mid 1990's.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/06/nyregion/06rap.html

[Mr. Security]

I'm not surprised. That's high-risk security. Too many bad guys.

[ACP01]

I'm not surprised. That's high-risk security. Too many bad guys.

Not to mention some of the lyrics of this type music.

[Bill Warnock]

This may sound trite, but if anything screams "round peg in a square hole," I don't know what would qualify.
It would appear no one anticipated trouble, forgetting what has happened when these events take place.
May Israel rest in peace.
Enjoy the day,
Bill

[1stWatch]

His funeral was held. A few more details surrounding the shooting are being described.

http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?stid=1&aid=57016

[1stWatch]

Rapper Not Cooperating with Investigation

Busta Rhymes, the rapper who employed Mr. Ramirez as a bodyguard, seems to be uncooperative in speaking with homicide detectives regarding the incident surrounding his death. Details here.

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/16/nyregion/16rap.html