TROUTMAN, NC — A person was shot and killed on a soccer field in front of the Troutman home by rapper DaBaby Wednesday night, according to police.
The Charlotte rapper, real name Jonathan Kirk, was home at the time of the shooting, Troutman police said. A second person was also in the house.
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According to authorities, a third person was shot dead on the property at the soccer field in front of DaBaby’s mansion. The victim’s identity has not been released, but they are being treated at a Charlotte hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Channel 9’s Dave Faherty learned that the person who was shot was neither a guest nor a resident of the area. Police believe the person scaled a fence to get onto the property.
Officials have not said who shot the person or if charges will be filed. Police said they confiscated a gun from the home.
Breaking Troutman – Channel 9 has confirmed that rapper DaBaby was at home last night when someone was shot and killed on his property. Today we were able to see additional safety and no house signs. The latest on the investigation and the gun seized today on Channel 9’s Eyewitness News. pic.twitter.com/Z3pckHPCvq
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) April 14, 2022
According to investigators, there are several prohibition signs around the property.
“There’s a pretty tall concrete wall that’s surrounded by a tall chain link fence on the other side,” Chief Josh Watson said. “No, it’s like any other owner, they’re entitled to their right to secure their property and make sure no one comes in.”
Channel 9 Skyzoom flew over the mansion on Thursday morning and security personnel could be seen surrounding the home, including a security car that was parked in the driveway for hours.
The home sits on more than 8.5 acres of land and the property is valued at nearly $2.3 million.
“So much property in Troutman, you’d have to be a fool to touch DaBaby. They just have to be,” said Anthony McCullah, a Troutman resident.
>> Faherty will be following the latest developments and will provide updates on Eyewitness News at 5pm
This is an ongoing investigation. Return to this story for updates.
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