BOGALUSA, La. — Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan was fatally shot Wednesday night in the southeastern city of Bogalusa, authorities said.
The 22-year-old musician, born Javorius Tykies Scott, was shot multiple times, according to a news release from the Bogalusa Police Department.
A family member of the rapper, Kenyatta Scott Sr., was wounded but was in stable condition, The Advocate reported.
Police said they received a report of a shooting at about 5:50 p.m. CDT, according to the newspaper.
When officers arrived, one victim, later identified as the rapper, had been taken to an area hospital, The Advocate reported. A second victim was treated at the scene and taken to the same hospital, according to the newspaper. He was identified as Kenyatta Scott.
“Detectives are currently conducting interviews and working leads,” the police department said in its news release. “Further information will follow as it becomes available.”
JayDaYoungan is known for his singles “23 Island” and “Elimination,” WWL-TV reported.
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