Deceased Individual Discovered Inside Tesla Linked to Prominent Rapper in Hollywood
LOS ANGELES – Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of a deceased person inside a Tesla this week, a vehicle registered to a well-known figure in the music industry.
The incident occurred on Monday in the area of Winans Drive and Oakwood Avenue, a residential neighborhood near the iconic Hollywood Hills. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to a medical emergency call just after noon. Upon arrival, they located the vehicle and found an individual inside who was pronounced dead at the scene.
While official identification is pending confirmation from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office, law enforcement sources have indicated the electric car is registered to Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr., the Grammy-winning artist known as T.I. The agency has stated that the investigation is in its preliminary stages and the cause of death is yet to be determined.
In a statement to media outlets, a representative for the artist confirmed the vehicle was registered to him but clarified that Mr. Harris was not present in Los Angeles at the time of the incident. The representative expressed that their client was "unaware of the circumstances" and is "understandably shocked and saddened" by the tragic event, offering condolences to the individual's family.
The LAPD has stated that the death is currently being investigated, with foul play not immediately suspected. The case will be handled by the Coroner's Division, which will work to establish the exact cause and manner of death.
This story is developing, and further details will be provided as official information is released by investigating authorities.
Key Points:
- Event: A body was found in a Tesla in a Hollywood neighborhood.
- Location: Winans Drive and Oakwood Avenue, Los Angeles.
- Vehicle Registration: The car is registered to rapper and actor T.I. (Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr.).
- Status: The individual has not been officially identified. The cause of death is under investigation.
- Statement: A representative for T.I. confirmed the car's registration but stated the artist was out of town and extended condolences to the family of the deceased.
