DMX doppelganger

DMX has a doppelganger who went on a crime spree in South Carolina.

DMX is trying to put his legal troubles behind him, but someone who looks a lot like him has managed to bring the rap fable's name back in the headlines. The New York rapper has non yet weighed in on the developing story, but he might want to steer clear of South Carolina at least until cops take hold of his look-a-similar. The man is wanted by cops for attempted murder.

The Columbia Law Department has since released a police sketch of the suspect which has been making the rounds online. According to The State, police responded to a 911 call on June 19. When cops arrived at an apartment complex, they found a 27-twelvemonth-quondam man suffering from gunshot wounds in the lower abdomen.

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One eyewitness told police force officers that the suspect looks similar DMX. The police department released the sketch on June 24, and the prototype quickly went viral on social media. It's virtually as if you're looking at DMX with pilus and a beard. Columbia Constabulary Department Deputy Chief Melron Kelly made sure he pointed out that the rap icon is not the suspect that they're looking for.

"We e'er let the witness dictate the procedure and how everything unfolds," South Carolina Police force Enforcement Sectionalization spokesperson Thom Berry said. "We make sure the witness sees everything we exercise and is comfortable with whatever rendering that we make."

DMX, whose existent name is Earle Simmons, was recently released from prison after serving time for tax evasion. The former Ruff Ryders rapper too did a stint in rehab for drug addiction. He is currently shooting a film in New York and probable desire his name out of the headlines for anything remotely illegal.