Rapper shot dead in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO-San Antonio Police say a local rapper was shot dead early Saturday as he left a venue where he had just performed.

Police identified the man as 25-year-old Christopher Polk, who had performed at the club the Ice Lounge earlier in the evening. Police say Polk and a friend left the club about 2 a.m. and were approached by a Silver SVU as they drove on a nearby highway.

The passenger, who had minor injuries, told police someone in the SUV opened fire after pulling up next to them as they drove. Police say Polk was shot multiple times and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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