36-year-old rapper Snuthy Wilde was shot dead in Houston: The musician was shot dead when an argument broke out with a random couple after he accidentally drove his car into a ditch
- Rapper Snuthy Wilde was shot and killed in Houston on Friday when an argument ensued with another driver after he accidentally crashed his car into a ditch.
- The Memphis rapper was initially said to be in critical condition after being found shot in his jeep and given a 50/50 chance of surviving.
- Authorities are currently searching for a man and woman believed to be suspected of the fatal shooting.
- Police have been notified of the shooting, which took place on Ingland Street near Alice Street, around 2 am thanks to the Shotspotter program.
- Snootie, whose real name is LePreston Porter, is perhaps best known for his hit song “Yayo” starring Yo Gotti
Rapper Snutty Wilde was shot in the neck and killed in Houston on Friday when a dispute with another driver erupted in violence after he accidentally drove his car into a ditch.
The 36-year-old Memphis rapper, whose real name is LePreston Porter, was initially said to be in critical condition after being found shot in his jeep in a ditch in Houston on Friday and given a 50/50 chance of surviving, according to authorities.
“It seems that he returned there (ditch) by accident. Then the other vehicle stopped and people got out of the car, “said Officer R. Wickens.
“They talked a little and then suddenly a shooting started. In fact, just one shot.
The sequence of events that led to Wilde’s death remains unclear, including whether those who killed him sought him out, or whether the murder was a random argument that went out of control.
Authorities are currently searching for a man and woman believed to be suspected of the fatal shooting.
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Rapper Snootie Wild will perform at The Rich and Famous All Star Weekend Grand Finale at The Metropolitan on February 20, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Houston Police investigate deadly shooting of rapper Snootie Wild on Friday
Pictured: Police at the England Street accident site near Alice Street, where the rapper’s body and jeep were found
Police added that it is very likely that the two suspects are still in the area where the body and the jeep of the rapper were found.
It is reported that the whole shooting was filmed on camera by a neighbor.
ABC13 reported that police were alerted to the shooting, which took place on a street in England near Alice Street, around 2 am thanks to the Shotspotter program.
Snuthy, meanwhile, received CPR at the scene before being taken to a nearby hospital, authorities said.
Snootie is perhaps best known for his hit song “Yayo” starring Yo Gotti.
The rapper had chillingly predicted life in danger years ago after telling the story Boom Box that he felt like he was playing Russian roulette with his life in a 2015 interview.
Recorder Snotie Wild performed at 106 & Party at BET Studios on December 12, 2014 in New York
Pictured: The rapper’s latest Instagram post showing how to pray
An initial statement posted on the rapper’s social media read: “Snuti is not DEAD! But he is fighting for his life.
“Out of respect for the family, please refrain from sharing anything that is not communicated through his official accounts. Thank you.’
No one was arrested on Saturday night in connection with the deadly shooting, and police say an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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