According to reports, Bogalusa Police Department confirmed rapper JayDaYoungan, born Javorius Tykies Scott, has passed away from injuries sustained after being shot in his hometown. Reportedly the 24-year-old was gunned down Wednesday evening in his hometown while driving with his father.
Authorities described another victim as a close family member, Kenyatta Scott Sr., who was critically injured but stable, police said.
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The popular Louisiana artist, known for “23 Island” has received an outpouring of support online following the news.
Bogalusa Mayor Wendy O’Quin-Perrette said in a statement that the incident was a senseless shooting and said her thoughts and prayers were with the victims.
See more comments below. Our thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of JayDaYoungan.
— purpqoutes2x (@purpqoutes2x) July 28, 2022
prays for his son @JayDaYoungan keep your loved ones close pic.twitter.com/7HM6vNZhrE
SAD
— Nasty_CSA (@mevpromotionss) July 28, 2022Another young American rapper k*lled
#Jaydayoungan has passed away after being shöt. He was just 24 years.
Sending prayers to his family & friendspic.twitter.com/LeIo4G8WWh
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