Woman Arrested After False 911 Call Leads to Death of Rapper Young Scooter
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A woman has been arrested and charged after authorities say her false 911 call set off a chain of events that ultimately led to the death of Atlanta rapper Young Scooter.
Demetria Spence, 31, was booked into the Fulton County Jail on Tuesday and faces one count of transmitting a false public alarm. According to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Spence’s call on March 28 drew police to a residence in the Lakewood Heights neighborhood, where chaos ensued and rapper Kenneth Bailey—known professionally as Young Scooter—was fatally injured.
Atlanta Police said the call led officers to a home in the 1700 block of Lakewood Avenue. Upon arrival, a man briefly opened the door before quickly closing it, prompting officers to secure the area and establish a perimeter.
Moments later, two men fled the residence through the back. One returned, but the second man, later identified as Bailey, jumped several fences in an attempt to escape. He was later discovered suffering from a serious leg injury and was transported to Grady Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Lt. Andrew Smith, commander of the Atlanta Police Department’s Homicide Unit, confirmed the sequence of events and said investigators believe Spence’s call was unwarranted and initiated a dangerous situation that spiraled out of control.
Spence was granted a $7,500 bond and has been ordered to stay away from the crime scene and any witnesses associated with the case. The nature of her relationship to those in the home, including Bailey, has not been disclosed.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have not ruled out additional charges.
