Young Scooter's cause of death revealed as Atlanta rapper dies on his 39th birthday

Young Scooter's cause of death has now been revealed after he died on his 39th birthday . The rapper, whose real name was Kenneth Edward Bailey , died last month after suffering a leg injury while running from the police. The Fulton County Medical Examiner has now revealed the leg injury was the cause of his death.

Young Scooter's death was caused by a "penetrating injury of the right thigh" caused by wooden fencing or debris, which led to significant blood loss, the medical examiner's office declared. The musician had been taken to the Grady Marcus Trauma Center in Atlanta but was later pronounced dead at the hospital. An investigation was launched into the circumstances surrounding his death.



Atlanta Police Lieutenant Andrew Smith delivered a press briefing on Friday to share more details on the situation. He explained authorities had responded to a call involving a dispute with a weapon at a location. The caller claimed "seven guys" were staying at a home and selling drugs.

"He's beating her bloody. He’s dragged her back in the house," the caller said. The 911 call police responded to was later determined to have been a hoax as officers only found Young Scooter and another man inside.

During a standoff, a man slammed a door in their faces. Following this, police established a perimeter around the residence. They later observed two men fleeing from the back of the property.

Smith added, "Just to be very clear, the injury that was sustained was not via the officers on scene. It was when the male was fleeing." We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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