Investigation Underway After Young Scooter Dies Following Swatting Incident

Rapper Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Bailey, tragically died on his 39th birthday following a police chase triggered by a false 911 call, commonly known as a swatting incident. The call, made by an unidentified woman claiming to be part of a neighborhood watch, alleged that violent drug-related activity was occurring at his home, including a bleeding woman being held hostage. When police arrived, they found no evidence of the claims, leading to a confrontation where Bailey attempted to escape through the back of the house and suffered a fatal injury by tearing his femoral artery while jumping a fence. Authorities confirmed that no shots were fired by police, and the incident has raised concerns about the consequences of swatting. The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Bailey, who was known for his collaborations with prominent artists. Police are actively searching for the caller who initiated the hoax that led to this tragic outcome.