Chicago Rapper AAB Hellabandz Killed In South Beach Shooting

MIAMI BEACH, FL — Chicago rapper AAB Hellabandz was identified as the person killed in a flurry of gunfire along Española Way in Miami Beach over the weekend. Another person was wounded and two Miami Beach police officers suffered minor injuries during the Saturday morning incident that ended in a wild police chase and crash.

The 24-year-old rapper, whose real name is Ameer Golston, was killed around 2:37 a.m. Saturday. The police chase ended in nearby Surfside, where two Miami Beach Police cars were involved in a crash, according to Ernesto Rodriguez of the Miami Beach Police Department.

The wounded man, whose name has not been released by police, was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital's Ryder Trauma Center by Miami Beach Fire Rescue. He underwent surgery on Saturday and is expected to survive.

Golston was pronounced dead at the scene. See also Gunfire Erupts As NBA YoungBoy Leaves Trump Resort Near Miami

"During our investigation we’ve learned Mr. Golston has a violent criminal history," Rodriguez explained. "We continue to ask the public for their assistance in identifying those responsible for this shooting."

Rodriguez said earlier that a Miami Beach police officer heard the initial shots and was the first to arrive in the 200 block of Española Way.

"A potential subject vehicle was located not far from the scene. While another fled," Rodriguez said. "A pursuit ensued. Our officer witnessed an occupant display a firearm from within the vehicle and later lost sight of that vehicle. A third vehicle was located near 83 Street and Collins Avenue which also fled. This resulted in a pursuit where two MBPD vehicles were involved in a crash near 91 Street and Harding Avenue."

Rodriguez said the officers suffered minor injuries in the crash. The suspects got away.

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