Fans feared for R&B singer Tonio Hall amid reports of a shooting in Norton Shores, Michigan, where a Texas man was identified as the victim.
While there has been no official statement from Hall's label or family members, independent media page Blanco Tarantino TV reported that Hall had died in the shooting. HT.com has reached out to the Norton Shores Police Department to confirm the identity of the shooting victim.
Hall, who is now based out of Texas, was best known for ‘OMW’, his breakout song.
What to know about the Norton Shores shooting?
Authorities responded to a shooting call on the 3200 block of Ingersoll Avenue around 6 pm. Tuesday, when they found a 27-year-old Texas man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite emergency efforts, the victim died at the scene, according to the Norton Shores Police Department.
{{/usCountry}}Authorities responded to a shooting call on the 3200 block of Ingersoll Avenue around 6 pm. Tuesday, when they found a 27-year-old Texas man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite emergency efforts, the victim died at the scene, according to the Norton Shores Police Department.
{{/usCountry}}Officers and detectives were at the scene to handle the situation, with help from the Michigan State Crime Laboratory. The NSPD got help from the Norton Shores Fire Department, Life EMS, and Michigan State Police.
The Norton Shores Police Department is still looking into the matter.
Officers have not yet identified the victim
Police have not officially released the victim’s identity. However, multiple reports and tributes identified the man as Hall.
Hall has roots in Muskegon, Michigan, where he grew up with his family before he built a career in Dallas’ R&B scene. According to RNB Radar, Hall used to play drums and piano in church in Muskegon.
He eventually started sharing covers online, from which he gradually earned his presence in R&B music. Hall then moved to Dallas and signed with SEVEN14 Entertainment and finally released his debut song “O M W.”
His fans online have raised concerns about the shooting reports. One fan wrote, “WHY THEY SAYING TONIO HALL DIED BRO???!!!!”