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Atlanta Rapper Young Scooter Dies After Jumping Fence While Fleeing from Police on His Birthday
Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, a prominent figure in the trap music scene and longtime affiliate of Future, has reportedly passed away on his 39th birthday.
Best known for his street anthem “Colombia” and collaborations with artists such as Gucci Mane and Young Thug, his death has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community.
According to the Atlanta Police Department (APD), officers were dispatched to the 200 block of William Nye Drive in southeast Atlanta on Friday night after receiving a 911 call regarding a dispute involving a firearm.
Initial reports indicated that gunshots had been heard and that a woman had been forcibly taken into a residence.
Upon arrival, officers knocked on the door, and a male briefly opened it before slamming it shut, prompting police to establish a perimeter around the home.
As officers secured the area, two men attempted to flee from the back of the residence.
One of the men returned to the house, while the other jumped two fences before suffering a severe leg injury.
Authorities stated that the injured individual, now confirmed to be Young Scooter (real name Kenneth Bailey), severed a major artery in his leg while trying to escape.
Officers rendered immediate medical aid, but he succumbed to his injuries after being transported to Grady Hospital.
Amid speculation on social media, APD officials denied any police-involved shooting during the incident.
Lt. Andrew Smith, commander of Atlanta’s homicide unit, emphasized that the fatal injury was not caused by law enforcement and that no shots were fired by officers at the scene.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been called in to review the case, as authorities continue to investigate the initial 911 call regarding a potential female victim.
As of now, police have not confirmed the presence of a woman or any additional victims.
Born Kenneth Bailey on March 28, 1986, in Walterboro, South Carolina, Young Scooter moved to Atlanta at age 9 and became a key player in the city’s trap music movement.
He rose to fame in 2012 after signing with Future’s record label, later collaborating with Gucci Mane on the 2013 mixtape “Free Bricks 2”. That same year, he dropped his own project featuring Lil Boosie, Future, Gucci Mane, and Waka Flocka Flame.
In 2018, he worked with Future and Juice WRLD on the song “Jet Lag.” Known for his raw, freestyle-heavy rapping style, he coined the term “count music” to describe his approach to crafting lyrics spontaneously.
His untimely passing marks a tragic loss for Atlanta’s rap scene and the hip-hop community at large.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.