An audio recording that captures the build up to a fatal shooting at a music video set which resulted in the death of Israel Ramirez, a body guard for Busta Rhymes, is being offered to the media for $50,000.
This comes amidst the huge controversy not only surrounding the shooting itself, but also the lack witnesses willing to testify. The tape is apparently fifty-three minutes long, and is yet to be handed it to police or prosecutors.
According the New York Daily News, the tape provides a detailed picture of the incident and participants. The suspected killer can be heard calling Busta Rhymes a “bitch” and also indicates that G-Unit member, Tony Yayo, was a key player in the argument. In a sad element of retrospect, Busta Rhymes can be heard trying to diffuse the argument.
The tape originates from inside the studio which explains why the sound of the fatal shooting cannot be heard, as the argument moved outside of the building. However, the aftermath of the incident is clear. The source that provided the information to the New York Daily News said “You can hear screaming and the chaos and the 911 call.”
An NYPD spokesperson said “It's totally irresponsible of this person to withhold what could be a vital piece of evidence in an active homicide investigation.”
Ramirez was killed February 5th, and so far no one has been charged with his murder.
This comes amidst the huge controversy not only surrounding the shooting itself, but also the lack witnesses willing to testify. The tape is apparently fifty-three minutes long, and is yet to be handed it to police or prosecutors.
According the New York Daily News, the tape provides a detailed picture of the incident and participants. The suspected killer can be heard calling Busta Rhymes a “bitch” and also indicates that G-Unit member, Tony Yayo, was a key player in the argument. In a sad element of retrospect, Busta Rhymes can be heard trying to diffuse the argument.
The tape originates from inside the studio which explains why the sound of the fatal shooting cannot be heard, as the argument moved outside of the building. However, the aftermath of the incident is clear. The source that provided the information to the New York Daily News said “You can hear screaming and the chaos and the 911 call.”
An NYPD spokesperson said “It's totally irresponsible of this person to withhold what could be a vital piece of evidence in an active homicide investigation.”
Ramirez was killed February 5th, and so far no one has been charged with his murder.
