Pro Boxer Killed in Drive-by Shooting at 31

Professional boxer Mylik Birdsong, known as King Mylik, died at the age of 31 after being shot while passing a car south of Los Angeles.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the violence occurred around 4:50 pm local time on September 29. KTLA. Authorities said Birdsong was standing outside a car with his girlfriend when another vehicle approached them. Shortly after, gunshots were heard in the street.

“A dark-colored SUV was passing westbound on 87th Street.he [Street] An LAPD spokesman said the victim was fired upon. KTLA. “The victim then ran towards his home [when] “The two suspects in the vehicle began chasing him while shooting at him.”

The boxer suffered seven gunshot wounds to the torso and collapsed in the driveway. First responders arriving at the scene took the injured person to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Birdsong debuted in 2017 and was the World Boxing Foundation International Welterweight champion at the time of his death. He had an impressive record of 15-1-1 with 10 knockouts. His next scheduled fight was against Armenian boxer Gor Yeritsan on October 26 at Hollywood Fight Nights.

Police are now looking for two suspects and the reason for the attack.

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