LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – DJ Mehdri is dead at 34; the death of Mehdi Faveris-Essad is being confirmed by French news today. Fans and fellow artists are shocked by the news still be revealed by the hour. Cause of death appears to have been a fatal fall through a roof or ceiling.

The news of DJ Mehdri’s death was confirmed Tuesday by Jean-Charles Mariani, director of marketing at Universal Music; the death was later confirmed by Cut Killer and le Social Club de Paris.

Cut Killer wrote today of shock upon hearing that DJ Mehdri had died. “I have no words to express the pain I feel it … a friend will rest in peace bro.” French reports claim le Social Club, a spot where DJ Mehdi regularly played, would be dark tonight in tribute to DJ Mehdi.

French news is reporting that DJ Mehdi fell to his death, several meters, through a Plexiglas roof. Other reports claim the roof was made of glass.

One colleague wrote on Twitter “I am shocked by the news of the death of DJ Mehdi, I send my thoughts for his musical family and loved ones … Rest in peace.” Reports claim that DJ Mehdi was set to play Friday, Sept. 23 at La Cigale.