Atlanta police deny rumors of shooting Young Scooter, reports he died from a leg injury while jumping a fence

Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, real name Kenneth Edward Bailey, died on his 39th birthday.

After the news broke, social media was flooded with allegations of the Atlanta police officers shooting him, generating massive controversy and misinformation. Since then, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) has firmly denied the claims, declaring that Young Scooter died of a fatal leg wound as he attempted to flee from the authorities.

According to All hiphop.com and Sandrarose, the false reports of a police shooting stemmed from confused eyewitness testimony and internet rumors. Eyewitness testimony of shots fired at the site bore no relation to the death of Young Scooter.

Atlanta Police were responding to reports of a domestic dispute between a woman dragged into a residence on William Nye Drive in southeast Atlanta and shots being fired. Upon police arrival, the two men who were at the scene tried to run away. While one ran back inside, Young Scooter tried to get away by jumping fences, causing his death.

Sandrarose reports that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is also going over the case for transparency and to disprove misinformation. An autopsy will be performed to validate the cause of death.

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The authorities clarified that Young Scooter got injured while jumping over a fence during the escape. Although he was airlifted to Grady Marcus Trauma Center for emergency care, he succumbed to injuries. The Atlanta Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that the death resulted from an unknown cause since there is no indication of weapons being fired by the police officers involved.

Incident overview

Police respond to a call

According to Hiphop vibe, the officials came after reports of gunfire and a domestic altercation in southeast Atlanta. In response, officers were met with a confrontational scene where two people tried to leave the site. Police officials chased after them promptly.

Attempt to escape

Allhiphop and Sandrarose report that Young Scooter allegedly attempted to escape detention by leaping over two fences. In doing so, he severely hurt his leg, and the injury proved fatal. The nature of the wound has not yet been revealed, but it was sufficiently serious to compel immediate medical help.

Medical care and death

Emergency medical personnel took Young Scooter to Grady Marcus Trauma Center, however, he was declared dead shortly after, per TMZ. The Atlanta Medical Examiner's Office has not released an official autopsy report, but they have ruled that injuries sustained during the botched escape contributed to his death.

Police statement on the incident

Atlanta Police Department Lt. Andrew Smith made a statement regarding the incident, confirming again that the police officers did not fire on Young Scooter. According to Billboard,

"Just to be very clear, the injury that was sustained was not via the officers on scene. It was when the male was fleeing." said Atlanta Police Lt. Andrew Smith.

APD continues to work on the case as the investigation is ongoing.

Young Scooter's legacy

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Young Scooter was a key personality in Atlanta hip-hop life, known for his unique style. He became an international sensation after releasing his 2012 hit single "Colombia" and worked with the likes of Future, Juicy J, and Young Thug. His work in trap music and the Atlanta rap scene has also been appreciated all over the world.

On-going investigation

The authorities are in the middle of investigating the facts of Young Scooter's passing. Police authorities are reviewing CCTV video footage, interviewing witnesses, and awaiting comprehensive medical reports to be able to piece together a complete timeline. Additional facts would be revealed as the process of investigation continues.

Public reaction

Friends, artists, and members of the hip-hop world expressed condolences via social media on Young Scooter's sudden demise. Many recalled his contribution to music and his legacy.

Playboi Carti's Instagram story about the death of Young Scooter ( Image via Instagram / @playboicarti )

Although rumors of police involvement first surfaced, official reports confirm that Young Scooter died from injuries he sustained while trying to escape. The Atlanta Police Department maintains its stance as the ongoing investigation is expected to provide further details.