Rapper Chucky Trill has been shot dead at the age of 33 in a drive-by on a motorway by an unknown assailant.
Corey Detiege, who goes by the stage name Chucky Trill, was later pronounced dead in hospital in Atlanta, Georgia in the early hours of Friday morning.
The Texas-born rapper was driving on the interstate 85 when another car pulled up next to his and shot him at around 3am.
Gwinnett County Police Cpl. Collin Flynn has confirmed that the shooter fled immediately after opening fire and there is no known motive.
Police were called to the incident at around 3am on Friday, and found an injured man and a stopped car.
Chucky Trill was gunned down in a drive by shooting in Atlanta, Georgia (Image: chuckytrillofficial/Instagram)
Chucky had been shot at least once and later died of his wounds while being treated in hospital.
No arrests have been made and there is no description of the suspect’s car yet.
Tributes have come pouring in for the rapper, with his friend and fellow musician Bun B taking to Instagram to post a message to his late pal.
Police are searching for the unknown assailant (Image: chuckytrillofficial/Instagram)
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He wrote: “Damn. This was a good man.
“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,” Bun added.
Atlanta rapper Dirty Redd World revealed he was with Chucky when he died in among tribute.
Sharing pictures of them together he wrote: “(Streets don’t love a soul). My lil brother died in my arms, that’s a feeling I will never shake.”
Chucky had been due to play for a virtual event in Atlanta and had driven up from Sugar Land in Texa for the NBA All-Star game on Sunday, his manager has confirmed.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
