Rapper OG YD is identified as victim in fatal freeway shooting in his native San Diego

Rapper OG YD is identified as victim in fatal freeway shooting in his native San Diego

Authorities in San Diego on Thursday identified rapper Martell ‘OG YD’ Dean as a victim in a fatal freeway shooting in his native San Diego.

Dean, 37, was one of three people in a vehicle traveling on the southbound Interstate 805 that was shot at, the California Highway Patrol told The San Diego Union-Tribune

Two people were shot during the incident, which took place at around 2:20 a.m. Saturday near Imperial Avenue, police said.

Details: Authorities identified rapper Martell ‘OG YD’ Dean, 37,  as the victim in a fatal freeway shooting on in his native San Diego

Dean died at a hospital, while the other shooting victim was expected to make a recovery, police said.

In video from OnScene TV, first responders were seen tending to Dean alongside a white Dodge Charger that was riddled with bullet holes. 

In the clip, another man was seen bleeding with a cloth tied on his arm.

OG YD had success on his YouTube account, with nearly 10,000 views on the video for his track Tag, and more than 8,000 views for his track Came From Nothin. 

Details: Dean died at a hospital, while the other shooting victim was expected to make a recovery

Details: Dean died at a hospital, while the other shooting victim was expected to make a recovery

OG YD had success on his YouTube account , with nearly 10,000 views on the video for his track Tag, and more than 8,000 views for his track Came From Nothin

OG YD had success on his YouTube account , with nearly 10,000 views on the video for his track Tag, and more than 8,000 views for his track Came From Nothin 

CHP Officer Mary Bailey told the paper that no suspect has been identified in the ongoing probe.

Those who have information about the incident are asked to contact Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 888-580-8477, or CHP investigators at 858-650-3600.