Wayne Shaw Fatally Shot in Oakland Robbery Attempt

Wayne Shaw, the older brother of rapper Too Short, was fatally shot in East Oakland on January 29 while reportedly guarding a marijuana grow operation. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. when multiple suspects attempted to break into the property. Shaw confronted the suspects, who opened fire, leaving him with multiple gunshot wounds; he later died at a local hospital. Authorities are investigating the incident, which appears to have been a robbery attempt, and no arrests have been made yet. Too Short, known for addressing themes of violence and family in his music, has not publicly commented on his brother's death. This tragic event adds to the ongoing concerns about violence in the Oakland area.