Two Nicki Minaj Tour Members Stabbed in Philadelphia, One of Them Dead
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The 'Anaconda' hitmaker, whose tour is set to begin in Sweden on March 16, shared the sad news on social media on Wednesday afternoon, February 18, offering condolences to the victim's family.

AceShowbiz - Nicki Minaj's two tour members were stabbed outside a Philadelphia bar on early Wednesday, February 18. One of them was killed while another one was critically injured. Police said the dead victim was 29-year-old Devon Pickett and the other was 27-year-old Eric Reed.

Nicki shared on Twitter on Wednesday morning, "Two members of my team were stabbed last night in Philly. One was killed. They had only been there for two days rehearsing for the tour." She later posted a photo of Devon and Eric on Instagram along with caption, "#Rp @myfabolouslife - these guys flew into Philly for my tour rehearsals 2 days ago and were both stabbed last night. #RIPDAYDAY condolences to your family. Unbelievable. Eric (on the right) is recovering. Another senseless act of violence that took the life of a great guy. So sad."

According to NBC Philadelphia, there was an argument inside Che Bar & Grill along Stenton Avenue in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood at around 2:35 A.M. prior to the stabbing. Chief Inspector Scott Small said, "We believe that both of the victims, as well as the perpetrator, were all inside of this bar and that's when an argument started." Police said the argument spread outside the bar when a man pulled out a knife.

Devon was stabbed in the torso while Eric suffered stab wounds to his left arm and left side. Both of them were rushed to Albert Einstein Medical Center but unfortunately Devon didn't survive. He died at 2:45 A.M. However, Scott said he believed that Eric "is going to survive his injuries."

Police discovered personal items, a cellphone and blood on the sidewalk outside the bar. Investigators said that a Philadelphia Police crime camera and business surveillance cameras near the scene possibly recorded at least part of the incident. Witnesses told investigators that the argument possibly related to a recently fired employee.

Police are currently looking for the suspect which they described as a 30-year-old man standing 5-foot-8 and weighing 160 pounds with a full beard. The suspect was last seen driving off in a gray Buick LeSabre wearing a black and gray jacket.

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