Popular Rapper Dead at 39 After Freak Accident While Fleeing From Police

Popular Atlanta rapper Young Scooter reportedly died on the same day as his 39th birthday after an accident while fleeing police.

Officers responded to a 911 call call over “a dispute with shots fired and a female being dragged back into the residence,” according to People. Scooter, born Kenneth Edward Bailey, allegedly attempted to flee police, but suffered an injury to his leg during the chase when he attempted to escape over a fence.

He was transported to Grady Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.