The Fulton County Medical Examiner has confirmed that Atlanta rapper Young Scooter, born Kenneth Bailey, did not suffer a gunshot wound, contrary to speculation.
His cause of death has been listed as a “penetrating injury of the right thigh,” which resulted in significant blood loss. His manner of death was classified as an “accident.” However, some of Scooter’s friends, colleagues, and family members believe he was shot by the Atlanta Police Department and that authorities are attempting to cover it up.
Meanwhile, Atlanta police have arrested 31-year-old Demetria Spence, whose alleged false 911 call led to the events surrounding Young Scooter’s death.
“On April 1, 2025, 31-year-old Demetria Spence was taken into custody by the Atlanta Police Department and charged with Transmitting a False Public Alarm under O.C.G.A. 16-10-28, subsection (d)(2), which applies when serious bodily harm or death results from the response of a public safety agency,” Atlanta police said in a statement.
“Ms. Spence was wanted for her involvement in making a false 911 call regarding a person injured/deceased incident that occurred at 273 William Nye Drive SE on March 28, 2025. She was transported to the Fulton County Jail for processing.”
The incident unfolded on March 28th when Spence anonymously called 911, claiming that gunshots were fired and a bloody woman was being assaulted at the William Nye Drive residence. When police arrived, Bailey and another man fled through the backdoor. During his attempt to evade officers, Bailey cut himself on a fence, resulting in the fatal blood loss. He was subsequently transported to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
On Tuesday, April 1st, Spence went live on Instagram to provide her account of the events, which contradicted her original 911 call. She asserted that she was the victim of physical abuse and called 911 for self-protection. “I was physically abused. So, I called to protect myself,” she said. “I never had any intentions to get anybody hurt.” hurt.”
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office officially ruled Bailey’s death an accident. It remains unclear whether police determined if any crimes were actively taking place at the residence.
