Music Exec, 40, Dies From Wounds In Hollywood Street Shooter's Rampage

Posted on Dec 13, 2011 @ 01:30AM

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A record executive who worked with Michael Jackson, The Spice Girls and Jessica Simpson died at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Monday, three days after he was shot during a gunman's rampage in Hollywood.

John Atterberry, 40, was hit by bullets in his face and upper body while driving his Mercedes Benz coupe near Hollywood's busy intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Vine Street on Friday.

The gunman, 26-year-old Tyler Brehm, was killed by police after a rampage in which he fired an estimated 20 bullets from a .40-caliber handgun in the air and at motorists.

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Brehm reportedly shouted "Kill me" and "I want to be killed!" according to police, who said they fatally shot Brehm after he pointed his gun toward them.

Atterberry's career achievements included a stint as vice president for Death Row Records; as chief financial officer for the VIP Group, a real estate brokerage firm; and for fashion retailers Cross Colours and Karl Kani.

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I was really hoping he would pull through. My condolences and prayers go out to his family.

by tellme
Posted Tue, 12/13/2011 - 1:48pm

I'm really sad to hear this. I was hoping he would make it.

by rainbow
Posted Tue, 12/13/2011 - 1:13pm

As an American, I really resent your snotty comment. This was an obviously a very disturbed person. If
this country is so difficult for you, perhaps you can try another.

by rainbow
Posted Tue, 12/13/2011 - 1:12pm

What a horrific situation, and an innocent man killed because a maniac was on the streets, firing at innocent motorists. I agree, where were the police? Although there may not have been any due to budget cuts. :-/

by amagod121
Posted Tue, 12/13/2011 - 12:26pm

Where were the police when you really need them. Like the college basketball brawl- not one cop was seen.

by Barbie Doll
Posted Tue, 12/13/2011 - 11:34am

WOW, when it's your time it's your time! So sad, at least he lived well while he was here. RIP and prayers to his family. Michael Jackson now has another buddy in Heaven :)

by justsayingso
Posted Tue, 12/13/2011 - 11:27am