The location where the Notorious B.I.G. was shot dead

Aerial map

This aerial map shows the exact location where Biggie's vehicle was parked when a gunman pulled up beside him in a Chevrolet Impala SS and opened fire.

Following the shooting, the Impala fled east along Wilshire Boulevard. Meanwhile, members of Biggie's shocked entourage frantically rushed to his aid.

At the time, the street was packed with people who had just left Vibe magazine's after-party at the museum.

Understandably, there was a lot of fear and confusion when the gunfire broke out.

Some onlookers believed that Bad Boy Records owner Sean Combs (Puff Daddy) had been shot. This is because Combs was also driving in a Chevrolet Suburban, just ahead of Wallace.

However, the vehicle that Puff Daddy was riding in made it through the intersection moments before the lights turned red.

Intersection

This Google Street View image of the intersection between South Fairfax Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard was taken in March 2018.

The red and "wavy" building on the left is the museum where the after-party took place.

Inset is a photograph of Biggie's dark green Chevrolet Suburban SUV. In 2018, it was reported that a "morbid memorabilia" curator was attempting to sell the vehicle for $750,000.

The parking garage that Biggie exited shortly before he was shot

This is the parking garage that Biggie exited just seconds before he was killed.

Shortly after midnight, the fire department shut down the Vibe magazine party at the Petersen Automotive Museum because of loud music and smoking violations.

As a result, attendees flocked out of the building and crowded the street outside.

When Wallace and his entourage exited this garage, they turned to their right and drove south on South Fairfax Avenue.

That night, they planned on attending an after-party at a house in the Hollywood Hills. However, they did not get far, as the shooting took place only 150 feet away from the garage entrance.

It is likely that Biggie's assailant waited outside of the event. Then, when he spotted his opportunity, he pulled up beside the vehicle and opened fire.

Witnesses said that Wallace's killer was an African-American man who was wearing a suit and a bow tie.

Sketch of the suspect

The gunman was an African-American male in his twenties who had a mustache. He wore a bow tie and a dark navy suit.

Although the bow tie has led some people to speculate that the killer might have been a member of the Nation of Islam, this isn't necessarily the case. That night, many of the guests were wearing suits and evening party dresses. Therefore, it stands to reason that he might have been trying to fit in.

Top right: A photograph of the crime scene. Here, you can see members of Biggie's entourage rushing to his aid in the aftermath of the shooting. Five bullet holes are visible in the passenger door.

Bottom right: A photograph of the Notorious B.I.G. At the time of his murder, he was only 24 years old.