Producer and member of the legendary VP Records family, Joel Chin was shot and killed last night at his home by unknown assailants.
Reports from the Stony Hill Police are that about 10:45 p.m., Chin was exiting his motor vehicle at home when he was pounced upon by armed men. Residents heard explosions and summoned the police. On arrival of the lawmen, Joel Chin was found with gunshot wounds. He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Joel Chin is the grandson of VP Records founders Pat and Vincent Chin. Pat Chin tells Music News that her grandson will be sadly missed.
The Major Investigations Taskforce is investigating.