“Tragic 39th Birthday: Young Scooter’s Cause of Death Unveiled After Sudden Passing”

• Young Scooter, legally named Kenneth Edward Bailey, passed away on Friday, March 28, following an attempted police apprehension in Atlanta, officials stated
• The Fulton County Medical Examiner unveiled the artist’s fatal trauma on Tuesday, April 1, attributing it to severe damage from a “penetrating injury of the right thigh”
• Authorities confirmed providing emergency care during a “rapid ground pursuit,” but the individual was later declared dead at the scene

The circumstances surrounding Young Scooter’s demise emerged days after the hip-hop performer died coinciding with his 39th birthday.

Law enforcement personnel arrived at 273 William Nye Drive SE around 5:23 p.m. local time on March 28 after receiving reports of a conflict involving potential firearm discharge, according to an Atlanta Police Department communiqué. Witnesses reported seeing a man hastily exit the location.

Following lower-body trauma sustained during rapid evasion efforts, officers administered first aid before the individual’s eventual death was confirmed.

Post-identification procedures revealed the deceased as Scooter (legal name Kenneth Edward Bailey), whose passing occurred on his 39th birthday.

A subsequent autopsy report dated April 1 from the Fulton County Medical Examiner determined the primary cause of death as catastrophic blood loss from a leg wound caused by organic material intrusion, classifying the incident as accidental.

Forensic analysts clarified: “The traumatic penetration to Mr. Bailey’s upper leg resulted from contact with wooden fencing components during escape attempts involving multiple barrier crossings. This injury mechanism excluded firearm involvement.”

APD officials reiterated in their updated statement that neither service weapons nor physical force were employed against the artist, countering circulating misinformation.

Law enforcement representatives emphasized: “While empathizing with public grief, we must clarify our personnel neither discharged weapons nor engaged physically with Mr. Bailey during this incident.”

Earlier communications from authorities sought community assistance in locating a woman connected to the emergency call preceding the event.

“Initial alerts originated from a domestic disturbance report involving potential shootings at a William Nye Drive residence,” stated investigative records from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Subsequent police updates confirmed the April 2 arrest of 31-year-old Demetria Spence, charged with fabricating emergency reports.

Legal documents specify: “Ms. Spence faces charges for falsifying information about a critical incident at the aforementioned address. She remains in custody at Fulton County Jail following processing.”

A South Carolina native, Scooter initiated his musical journey in 2008, later securing contracts through industry associates Future (2012) and Waka Flocka Flame (2013).

Following news of the tragedy, Waka Flocka Flame shared emotional tributes via social media: “Streetz, you had me emotional before my performance… foundation of our movement… devastating loss.”

Fellow artists expressed condolences through digital platforms, with Playboi Carti posting “SMFH” and Quavo sharing performance footage accompanied by heartbreak and prayer emojis captioned “ion understand.”

The late artist’s son, Kenneth Bailey Jr., memorialized his father through heartfelt social media posts, lamenting the loss of his “closest companion.”

PEOPLE’s requests for further details from Atlanta PD remained unanswered at publication time.