REPORT: Young Scooter Shot & Killed In Downtown Atlanta
Young Scooter Shot & Killed In Downtown Atlanta
Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Edward Bailey, tragically passed away on his 39th birthday during a shocking sequence of events in Southeast Atlanta. The incident occurred while he was reportedly attempting to flee a police encounter.
The circumstances leading to Bailey’s death began with a police response to reports of gunshots at a residence and claims that a woman was forcibly pulled back inside the home as she tried to escape. Upon arrival, officers were met with resistance as one man answered the door but quickly shut it. Two men then fled out the back of the house, leading to a pursuit.
According to law enforcement, Bailey attempted to evade capture by jumping over two fences. This desperate escape tragically resulted in a serious leg injury. Officers found him lying injured on the other side of one of the fences, and he was transported to Grady Marcus Trauma Center. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the hospital later that day. Authorities have announced that the precise cause of death remains under investigation.
Atlanta Police Lt. Andrew Smith addressed speculation surrounding the incident. He clarified that Bailey’s injuries were not caused by police actions, countering initial rumors that he was fatally shot. “Just to be clear, the injury sustained was not via the officers on scene. It occurred while the male was fleeing,” Smith stated during a press conference.
Bailey’s death remains under examination by the Atlanta Medical Examiner’s Office. The authorities continue to investigate both the events at the residence and the circumstances that led to the rapper’s passing.
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