Earlier today at 6:37 a.m. In Los Angeles, California, a 78 year old male was shot in his wheel chair after attempting to assassinate Shady Records rap phenomenon 50 cent. He was killed instantly by bullets from a 2003 Cadillac Escalade after it sped off down Hollywood Blvd. The man was identified as being John L. Green. A former Los Angeles teacher who was fired for harassing students. Police suspect that Green died before he was shot from a stroke caused by an overdose of Darvocet. A large sum of cash was found in a bag located in the man's coat. Police said that the situation began when Green died upon approach of Jackson's vehicle with a .45 caliber magnum which escalated into the shooting. Sources say that the man may have been linked with Murder Inc. owner and super-producer, Irv Gotti.

Los Angeles Police Department's Chief J.D. Collins had no comments but said that they have apprehended the two South Jamaica, Queens natives Curtis Jackson (50 Cent, 26) and Christopher Banks (Lloyd Banks, 20), along with the member of rap group D12 and Detroit native DeShaun Holton (Proof, 27) who were identified by witnesses at the scene of the crime. No charges have been made as of yet.

More info. at CNN.com.