American rapper J $tash locks bedroom door, kills girlfriend before shooting himself dead on New Year

Tribune Web Desk

Chandigarh, January 4

American rapper J $tash took his own life after allegedly shooting and killing his 28-year-old girlfriend in front of her children on New Year’s day.

According to multiple reports, the incident took place at approximately 7am on January 1 in Temple City, at their California home.

The rapper allegedly shot his girlfriend dead and then killed himself. As per reports, one of the victim's three frightened sons who were inside the property called 911 to report the murder and suicide.

The Florida rapper allegedly locked the master bedroom after getting caught in an argument with Jeanette Gallegos.

Gallegos' three boys aged seven, nine and 11 years were reportedly knocking on the room's door, concerned for their mother's safety, says report.