Kenny Clutch Killed in Las Vegas Drive-by Shooting [VIDEO]: Rapper Gunned Down in Maserati, Leads to Violent Vegas Strip Crash, 3 Dead

Reports confirm that a chaotic drive-by shooting took place on the infamous Las Vegas Strip on Thursday morning (Feb. 21), resulting in a violent crash that ultimately killed three individuals. Among the victims and the alleged gunman target was aspiring rapper Kenny Clutch (real name, Kenneth Cherry Jr.). Authorities claim that Clutch was waiting at a red light in his black Maserati at approximately 4:20 a.m. when a black Range Rover pulled up and someone in the vehicle began erratically firing gunshots. Clutch was hit and in response accelerated into the intersection and slammed into an oncoming taxi. Both vehicles instantly lit up in flames - Clutch, a cab driver named Michael Boldon, and his passenger were killed. Two-four other individuals were also injured during what one tourist described as a "scene from 'Die Hard.'"

Las Vegas police Sheriff Douglas Gillespie told CNN that Clutch and some friends were heading north on Las Vegas Boulevard after leaving the Aria Hotel when the shooting occurred. While the two individuals in the taxi cab died on impact following the drive-by crash, Clutch was promptly transferred to a local hospital, where he later passed away due to his severe injuries. One of Clutch's passengers in the sports vehicle was also shot, but escaped with minor wounds. Reports confirm that three other vehicles were involved in the crash and that two-three other individuals were also hurt and treated for minor injuries. No bystanders were shot or killed during the violent incident. The black Range Rover fled from the scene by the time police arrived. The drive-by suspects are still on the loose, and considered armed and dangerous.

Clutch's attorney Vicki Greco recently released this statement, insisting that she was "shocked" Clutch would ever fall victim to an intended drive-by shooting:

"Out of everyone I know in the rapping industry, there is no way I would have ever, ever expected to find that he was shot on the Las Vegas strip in such an aggressive manner. He didn't have a (criminal) record or a history. He was just a good kid trying to make it and be a good father."

Police allege that the shooting may have been the result of an argument that rapper Clutch got into at the Aria Resort and Casino earlier that night.

Kenny Clutch, originally from Oakland, California, had just moved to Las Vegas to pursue a rap career when the shooting occurred.

According to Gillespie, "This act is totally unacceptable, and we are going to make a very clear message to these individuals in regards to that."

Police are currently on the search for the high-end SUV. Officer Jose Hernandez told the Daily Mail that the vehicle "has dealership-like paper plates on it, believed to be occupied by several black males."

Las Vegas Boulevard is currently shut down as the LVMPD continues the investigation.

Thoughts and condolences go out to Kenny Clutch and the other victims' family and friends during this time of tragedy.