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D-12 member Proof was shot and killed in Detroit, Michigan this morning (April 11) at an after hours club on Eight Mile Road.[/FONT]
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Proof, born Deshaun Hotlon, was murdered at the Triple C club around 4:30 am and another man was seriously wounded, both with gunshots to the head.[/FONT]
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"We cannot give out names, or any specifics because of the investigation," Sgt. Omar Feliciano told AllHipHop.com. "We are following our leads. But, one male [Proof], 32, was taken to Holy Cross hospital with a gun shot to the head. Another male, 35, was taken to Sain private transporation and he is in critical condition."[/FONT]
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Interscope represenatives also confirmed Bizarre was not involved in the incident.[/FONT]
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"Contrary to earlier rumors and reports, D-12 member Bizarre was not involved in the incident in Detroit last night," Interscope said. "He was at home in Atlanta, Georgia."[/FONT]
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Earlier reports stated that Bizarre had been shot or that police were seeking to question him, after an altercation took place in the club. [/FONT]
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One witness was being questioned by the police, who are still seeking suspects.[/FONT]
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Proof was signed to superstar rapper Eminem's Shady Records as a member of the platinum selling group, D-12. [/FONT]
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The group, which features members Eminem, Kon Artis, Proof, Swift , Bizarre and Kuniva, released their debut album Devil's Night in 2001. The group followed with D12 World in 2004, which produced the hit single "My Band."[/FONT]
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Proof followed with a solo album titled Searching for Jerry Garcia in 2005, released on his own label, Iron Fist Recordings.[/FONT]
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Proof was an influential figure on the Detroit rap scene, hosting legendary battles at the Hip Hop Shop. [/FONT]
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In the movie 8 Mile, Mekhi Phifer was chosen to embody Proof as the character "Future," while Proof starred in the movie as "Lil Tic."[/FONT]
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