Out of nowhere, another member of the original Riot Squad has passed away. Lionel Pickens, popularly known as Chinx Drugz, was shot and killed this morning in Queens, New York. According to multiple reports, a person open fired on a car, leaving him dead and another person in critical condition.
Chinx was just starting to see his success grow — linking as a partner of French Montana and landing a deal with Coke Boys Records.
Our condolences go out to the immediate family of Chinx and everyone involved in the rise of his success. May you rest in peace, Chinx.
BRIARWOOD (WABC) — One person was killed and another wounded early Sunday after someone opened fire on a car in Queens.
It happened just after 4 a.m. at Queens Boulevard and 84th Drive in Briarwood. Police say one person inside the car was killed, and another is in critical condition at Jamaica Hospital.
Investigators are on the scene searching for any clues that could lead to the shooter.
Police say the victims were driving westbound on Queens Blvd when a second vehicle pulled up to them at 84th Road, where a gunman from the second vehicle fired multiple rounds inside the first car, striking the driver and the other person.
The victim, shot multiple times in the torso, has been identified as 31-year old Lionel Pickens of Ozone Park.