After much speculation, the death of Baltimore rapper Tyrice “Lor Scoota” Watson has been confirmed.
On Saturday, the 23 year old up and coming emcee was driving eastbound on Moravia Road at Hartford Road when an masked shooter ran into the street and opened fire into his vehicle. Watson was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead a few hours later from one gunshot wound. Watson was leaving “Touch The People Pray For Peace In These Streets” event at Morgan State University when he was gunned down.
Baltimore Councilman Nick J. Mosby released the following statement, “I am saddened to hear about the senseless murder of Tyrice “Lor Scoota” Watson. He had a heart for youth and took the time out of his schedule to join me on my #EyeAmBaltimore Tour to high schools in West Baltimore following last year’s uprising where he spoke about the importance of staying in school.”
Watson appeared to be targeted, and homicide detectives have launched an investigation. Baltimore police spokesman T.J. Smith stated, “We are making some progress but not as much progress as we would like [in finding a suspect].” The suspect is a black man who was last seen wearing a white bandana. There is no additional information available at this time.
Watson was signed to Young Ballers Shinning Records, and was associated with Meek Mill’s Dreamchasers label.
RIP Lor Scoota…
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