Up-and-coming rapper from Houston, Corey Detiege, popularly known as Chucky Trill has been fatally shot and killed in Atlanta.
Chucky Trill was found inside a vehicle around 3 a.m. and later died at the hospital. He was 33-years-old.
According to the Gwinnett County Police, the department responded to the shooting before 3 a.m. on Interstate 85 south near Jimmy Carter Blvd. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a stopped vehicle and one male victim. Police believe the shooting had taken place on the interstate.
“Obviously these types of shootings are very concerning for the police department,” said spokesman Cpl. Collin Flynn. “Not only do you have the two vehicles involved in the shooting, but you also have multiple people that are driving on the interstate that could also be victims in these types of crimes.”
Shortly before the rapper was killed he had been in attendance at an Erica Banks show being held in a local club. Banks expressed her surprise and condolences at the sudden development.
“We were just in the club last night saying how we was gone turn up this Sunday,” she wrote in a caption. “wow. Rest peacefully Chucky.”
Chucky Trill was shot at least once and died at the hospital, police said.
His father was a rapper in the group Trinity Garden Cartel back in the 90s under Rap-A-Lot Record. While he was also managed by Bone of Boneafied Entertainment, who also manages Bun B.
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“Damn. This was a good man,” Bun B wrote on Instagram Friday. “Humble. Hard-working. Loyal. Determined. Focused. And he had the talent. Queen saw him and told @boneafied
“That boy is good. If he don’t have a manager you should do it.” And he did, putting everything he had in it. We are heartbroken this morning and send our deepest condolences to D, Bone and all of his family, friends and supporters. Buy or stream his music and let’s keep his memory alive. #RIPChuckyTrill”
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