Crime
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.
Crime
Greenville County Murder-Suicide: Chloe Jade Brown and Dreak Wright Dead After Elmwood Avenue Shooting
GREENVILLE, South Carolina — A fatal shooting at a home on Elmwood Avenue in Greenville County claimed the lives of a man and a woman on Tuesday evening, October 13, 2026.
The victims have been identified in information shared with the public as Chloe Jade Brown, a young mother, and Dreak Wright. The incident has been described as a suspected murder-suicide.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Elmwood Avenue before 9 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they found a man and a woman who had both sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
According to the supplied account, Wright allegedly shot Brown before taking his own life. The identities and sequence of events should be treated as reported information until confirmed by authorities.
Chloe Jade Brown has been remembered by friends and loved ones as a caring mother and a bright presence in their lives.
Following news of the deadly incident, tributes expressed grief over her death and concern for the children she leaves behind. Those mourning her have offered prayers for her children, family and everyone affected by the tragedy.
The loss of a mother has prompted particular concern for the children’s well-being and the emotional support they may need as they cope with their loss.
Some people sharing tributes to Brown alleged that she had experienced domestic violence. However, the information available does not independently confirm those claims or establish whether domestic violence played a role in the shooting.
Authorities have not provided further details in the supplied report about the circumstances leading up to the incident, the relationship between the victims or any previous reports of domestic disputes.
These details should be verified before being presented as established facts.
Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Elmwood Avenue residence before 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found both victims dead from gunshot wounds, according to the agency’s initial account.
The incident has been described as a murder-suicide in the supplied information, but additional official confirmation is needed regarding the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The tragedy has left friends and loved ones mourning both individuals, while tributes to Brown have highlighted the impact her death will have on her children.