UPDATE 3: TMZ has released the shocking video from the scene which shows Suge running over and killing Terry with his truck.
UPDATE 2: It’s official. Suge has been charged with murder, attempted murder and other counts in addition to an allegation that he committed a serious and violent felony while out on bail in another pending case. He is being held at the Men’s Central Jail in downtown Los Angeles without bail and to make matters worse, his bail has been pulled by a Los Angeles Superior Court judge because of seriousness of charges (via NBC LA).
UPDATE: Suge has been arrested after he turned himself in at Sheriff’s West Hollywood Station (pictured above). He’s been questioned for murder and the bail has been set at $2 million. His lawyer James E. Blatt told L.A. Times:
“I am positive Mr. Knight will be exonerated by Tuesday. Investigators are still interviewing witnesses and still need to see video of the incident.”
Suge Knight and the word trouble are synonymous. Just 6 months ago, he was shot six times during a club appearance with Chris Brown and today, Suge Knight is allegedly involved in a tragic hit and run which has led to the death of a man.
The trouble began when Suge got into a fight with a a couple of people on the set of the Straight Outta Compton movie with Dr. Dre and Ice Cube in Compton. When Suge got into the car, he reversed it and ran over a man who received fatal injuries. The two crew members are said to be the instigators of the fight. The victim, named Terry Carter later succumbed to his injuries and died. He is said to be a friend of Suge’s.
Law enforcement agencies are now looking for Suge for questioning for murder. TMZ has a video from the scene where CPR proved unsuccessful and Hollywod Life has a statement from the Sheriff’s Department which you can peep below.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau released the following statement, regarding the ongoing situation:
“Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are responding to the 1200 block of West Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, to investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal hit and run accident on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at approximately 2:55p.m.There are two victims that were transported to a local hospital to be treated for their injuries. A male adult was pronounced dead at the hospital. The second victim is in unknown condition. There is no suspect information at this time. The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500. If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.”
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