Rapper Snootie Wild is shot in the neck and killed in Houston: Musician was gunned down when argument erupted after he accidentally backed his car into ditch
- Rapper Snootie Wild was shot and killed in Houston on Friday when an argument with another driver ensued after he accidentally backed his car into ditch
- The Memphis rapper was initially said to be in critical condition after being found shot in his SUV and was given a 50/50 chance of survival
- Authorities are currently looking for a man and woman who are believed to be suspects in the fatal shooting
- Police were alerted to the gunshot, which had occurred along England Street near Alice Street, at around 2 am thanks to the Shotspotter Program
- Snootie, who’s real name is LePreston Porter, is perhaps best known for his hit song ‘Yayo’ featuring Yo Gotti
Rapper Snootie Wild was shot in the neck and killed in Houston on Friday when an argument with another driver exploded into violence after he accidentally backed his car into a ditch.
The 36-year-old Memphis rapper, who’s real name is LePreston Porter, was initially said to be in critical condition after being found shot in his SUV in a ditch on Friday in Houston, and was given a 50/50 chance of survival, according to authorities.
‘It looks like he backed in there (the ditch) accidentally. Then the other vehicle pulled up, and folks got out of the car,’ Officer R. Willkens said.
‘They were talking for a little bit, and then all of a sudden, gunfire went off. Only one shot, actually.’
The sequence of events that let to Wild’s death remains unclear, including whether those who killed him had been looking for him, or if the murder was a random argument that spiraled out of control.
Authorities are currently looking for a man and woman who are believed to be suspects in the fatal shooting.
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Rapper Snootie Wild performs at The Rich and Famous All Star Weekend Grand Finale at The Metropolitan on February 20, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana
Houston police investigate the deadly shooting of rapper Snootie Wild on Friday
Pictured: police at the scene at England Street near Alice Street where the rapper’s body and SUV were found
Police added that there is a high possibility the two suspects are still in the area where the rapper’s body and SUV was found.
The entire shooting was reportedly captured on camera by a neighbor.
ABC13 reported that police were alerted to the gunshot, which had occurred along England Street near Alice Street, at around 2 am thanks to the Shotspotter Program.
Meanwhile, Snootie received CPR at the scene before being taken to a nearby hospital, authorities said.
Snootie is perhaps best known for his hit song ‘Yayo’ featuring Yo Gotti.
The rapper had chillingly predicted a life of danger years ago after telling the Boom Box that he felt like he was playing Russian Roulette with his life back in a 2015 interview.
Recording artist Snotie Wild performs during 106 & Party at BET studio on December 12, 2014 in New York City
Pictured: the rapper’s final Instagram post, showing him praying
An initial statement posted on the rapper’s social media read: ‘Snootie is not DEAD! But he is fighting for his life.’
‘Out of respect for the family, please refrain from sharing anything that is not communicated through his official accounts. Thank you.’
As of Saturday night, no arrests have been made in connection to the fatal shooting, and police say an investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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