Horror moment MMA fighter shot dead outside hotel by ‘jealous’ rapper who accused him of ‘talking to his girlfriend’
An MMA fighter has been brutally murdered by a jealous rapper who accused him of harassing his girlfriend.
Gruesome footage shows the moment Michael George Richey emerges Alabamawas shot in a parking lot after a party in Cebu City, the Philippines.
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The CCTV Footage shows a blue SUV, believed to be driven by rapper Jed Andrew Salera, suddenly stopping in front of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.
Jed was said to have been jealous because Michael had spoken to his girlfriend and accused him of harassment.
The shocking footage captured the moment Michael was brutally kicked in the back by one of Jed’s henchmen.
After being attacked from behind, the camera shows Michael carefully walking up to the car, opening the passenger door and having a very brief conversation with the driver.
You can then see Michael being shot twice and falling to the ground.
Medics were quickly rushed to the scene and rushed Michael to Cebu City Medical Center, where he was treated for the gunshot wounds to his shoulder and thigh.
Although medics acted quickly, Michael died after two nights in intensive care – on March 19.
Local police were able to arrest Jed four hours after the incident.
Police also confiscated Jed’s loaded gun from him.
A police spokesperson added that while Jed was initially only charged with illegal possession of a firearm and attempted murder, this has since changed.
Police Chief Major Romeo Caacoy confirmed that Jed is now charged with murder.
Jed told police that Michael had harassed a group of women at the party and claimed that shooting him was an act “of protection and self-defense.”
Major Caacoy immediately dismissed these claims.
He said: “The bouncers pacified the group and escorted them out.
“The foreigner was already in the hotel and there was another group of young people talking to him.
“The suspect was not initially at the hotel and had nothing to do with it. He arrived in the area later and shot the American.
“He has admitted to shooting the American man. There is no basis that it was self-defense or that he was protecting his friends.”
Major Caacoy added that the man who kicked Michael has been identified and is being tracked down.
It later emerged that after Jed fatally shot Michael, he fled to his manager’s house crying and having a nervous breakdown.
His manager, Paul Vincent Paras, reported the incident to the police.
Jed allegedly said, “Bro, help me. I killed someone. Take me to the police station.”
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Paul also claimed that the rapper regretted shooting Michael.
Michael’s heartbroken girlfriend Tisay Fuentes has taken to social media to share her grief.
She posted: “I can’t accept what happened to you honey.
“I told you to get better because there are so many people waiting for you.
‘Why did you leave me? Your child and family were still waiting for you.”
Michael was a respected athlete who had competed in a number of competitions MMA fighting across the US
He was also involved in the creation of the very first Jiu Jitsu competition: the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF), Las Vegas.
PGF founder Brandon McCaghren expressed his condolences via Instagram.
He wrote: “I was so sad today to hear about Mike Richey’s passing. Mike was one of the PGF World athletes during Season 1 and was instrumental in helping us get the whole thing off the ground.
“He dedicated his time and effort every week to something he believed in, and fought with his heart and soul every time he stepped foot on the mats.
“I would like to convey my love and condolences to his family and friends. I can’t imagine what they’re going through.
“Rest in peace, Mike. I love you.’
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