Incident Overview
A female rapper and entrepreneur, known as Ten to God, was shot and killed during a meet-and-greet event at the grand opening of Glamour Beauty Supply in Oakland on Saturday. The incident occurred around 5:00 PM at the strip mall on 40th Street and Telegraph Avenue.
Event Details
Before the shooting, Ten to God had promoted the event on Instagram, inviting fans to the meet-and-greet. As the event proceeded, shots rang out, causing chaos. People fled to nearby stores, such as a donut shop, for cover.
Witness Accounts
Witnesses described a chaotic scene, with one man, who works at a nearby Korean restaurant, recounting how people ran for safety as the shooting unfolded. Another witness working at the event described seeing people running into the store, shouting about the shooting.
Casualties and Investigation
Oakland police arrived promptly, finding one gunshot victim who later died at the hospital. Another victim arrived at a nearby hospital and is expected to recover. The police are still working to identify the shooter, and no arrests have been made.
Community Reaction
Family, friends, and fans gathered outside Glamour Beauty Supply on Sunday to pay tribute to Ten to God, many in tears. Bay Area rapper and philanthropist Mistah FAB, who was scheduled to attend the event, expressed his sorrow and shared memories of Ten to God, praising her drive and courage.
