Rapper TrueBleeda killed in shooting outside Mall of Louisiana

Rapper murdered outside the Mall of Louisiana

TrueBleeda died at the age of 18 in a brutal shooting.

The homicide figures in Louisiana are alarming.

Rapper TrueBleeda murdered in shooting. The tragedies in the entertainment world continue. So far in 2022 celebrities and their families have experienced many tragedies. Mundo Hispánico has been keeping our readers informed about the deaths and other difficulties involving celebrities.

People can be the victims of violence even if they are not celebrities. Recently it was reported that a Mexican filmmaker was brutally murdered while he was driving with his partner. Now the death of a popular American rapper has made headlines.

Rapper killed in shooting outside Mall of Louisiana

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The Sun has reported the death of TrueBleeda, an American rapper. According to the newspaper, the rapper was one of four people who were shot in an armed attack that occurred outside the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge.

TrueBleeda, 18, along with 19-year-old Clifton Lindsey were the victims of a drive-by shooting on Friday, February 25, according to the outlet. TrueBleeda was seen as a rising star in the world of rap. Two other people aged 19 and 21 were reportedly involved.

Rapper TrueBleeda murdered in gunfight

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The Sun reported the other two victims who were in the vehicle were taken to hospital with serious injuries. The violence in America is increasing. The shooting took place in broad daylight at the busy intersection of Bluebonnet Boulevard and Picardy Avenue around 1:30 p.m.

It should be noted that this is an area prone to frequent gun violence. The deaths reportedly weren’t random but rather because ‘rival gangs’ were involved. «We think they planned this,» Baton Rouge Police Department spokesman L’Jean McKneely said Friday. Filed Under: Rapper TrueBleeda Shooting Murdered.

The attackers left their bullet-riddled vehicle at the scene

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The Sun reported that police said the attackers left behind their own car, which was completely riddled with bullets, and they escaped in another vehicle that picked them up. Local station, WBRZ, shared the testimony of a witness who preferred to remain anonymous.

“We thought it was safe. t shouldn’t be where you have to witness something like this on a day you’re just trying to get out and go shopping,» said the anonymous witness. The identity of the suspects is currently unknown and the investigation is ongoing.

Two people died in the armed attack, including rapper TrueBleeda

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WBRZ reported that four people were inside the vehicle at the time the shooting was carried out. Two of them died at the scene and the other two were taken to a hospital with serious injuries. The victims who lost their lives were identified as Donte Dorsey (better known as TrueBleeda), 18, and 19-year-old Clifton Lindsey.

Neighbors even reported that there were shots fired last week at Lindsey’s home on Reverie Drive in the Glen Oaks area. Tragedies for Clifton’s family keep coming. His sister was shot and killed in November near Glen Oaks High School, while his brother, Tremayne Lindsey, was also injured in the confrontation and arrested for attempted murder. Filed Under: Rapper TrueBleeda Shooting Murdered.

The office of Mayor-Chair Sharon Weston Broome issued a statement

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The office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome released the following statement on Friday afternoon, “Today, we have seen yet another troubling episode of gun violence shake the core of our community with a shooting along Bluebonnet Blvd. this afternoon. This violence affects the lives of everyone within our parish.

Please know Chief Paul and our Baton Rouge Police Officers are actively investigating the situation. This violence was not random, and BRPD is working to apprehend the perpetrators as quickly as possible. These acts of violence will not be tolerated,» stated the office of the Mayor-President.

The wave of violence in Louisiana is becoming worse

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“I ask the residents of East Baton Rouge Parish to keep the victims of today’s violence in their prayers. Also, be aware that traffic in this area is being rerouted and it is best to avoid the area if possible. As we work to bring justice to the victims, we must understand that we cannot be controlled by fear.»

“We must work together to identify those committing criminal activity and instill accountability, to create a safer community for everyone. Baton Rouge residents deserve to live in a community of peace. I am confident as we band together, we as a community can overcome these challenges for a better future,” concludes the statement from the office of the Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome. Filed Under: Rapper TrueBleeda Shooting Murdered.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana has an alarming homicide rate

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The Sun shared that TrueBleeda was seen as a rising star in the rap world as he gained a growing audience on Spotify where he had more than 2,800 monthly listeners and four of his five most played songs had at least 15,000 views.

His latest video clip for the song ‘Soul Survivor’ was released on Tuesday, February 22, just three days before his murder. The Sun released alarming figures of murders in Baton Rouge, Louisiana where 149 homicides have been recorded in 2021. More than 24 murders involved drive-by shootings or people traveling or sitting in cars.