Last week reports of another hip-hop rap artist being murdered in Las Vegas during the early morning hours on July 21, 2005 were posted. The name of the victim was not being released at that time.

The Las Vegas Coroner has released the name of the hip-hop/rap artist shot to death in this case. He has been identified as Keith R Jett, 28-yrs,-old.

We contacted LVMPD and obtained an official updated press statement on the incident.

Here is the updated LVMPD Office of Public Information’s Official release on the incident, provided to us by Information Off. Jose Montoya of the LVMPD. The statement was issued by Lt. Tom Monahan of LVMPD. Homicide Section.

“The suspect has been identified as 21 year old Amon Naquito Ball, aka “Loc.” Ball is 5’7” and weighs approximately 170 pounds. There is a warrant for Ball’s arrest in connection with this murder. 

Anyone with information of Ball’s whereabouts is urged to call CrimeStoppers at 385-5555 or the Homicide Section at 229-3521”.

Here is LVMPD’s first Official Statement on the incident:

On July 21, 2005 at approximately 1:50 am, a man was shot inside of a recording studio located in the 4400 block of West Hacienda.

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