The brother of Bay Area rap legend Too Short was killed in a shooting in East Oakland Wednesday morning, authorities confirmed.

According to the Oakland Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of 49th Ave. just after 7 a.m. following multiple ShotSpotter activations and reports of a shooting. Arriving officers found a victim who sustained at least one gunshot wound. 

Paramedics were called to the scene to provide assistance and transport the victim to an area hospital, but police said after arrival, the victim was “unfortunately pronounced deceased.”In an update Wednesday afternoon, police confirmed the victim’s identity as 61-year-old Wayne Shaw of Oakland. The victim was the older brother of the rapper, who was born Todd Anthony Shaw.

From humble beginnings, selling music out of the trunk of his car, Too Short became one of the most influential rappers to come out of the Bay Area, with “The Ghetto” and “Blow the Whistle” as his best-selling singles. Over a career that has spanned nearly four decades, Too Short has released more than 20 albums, several of which have been certified platinum.    

According to a preliminary investigation, multiple suspects attempted to force their way onto a property with a vehicle. The victim then exited the property and was confronted by the suspects, who shot him multiple times.