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Suspect arrested in connection with shooting of rapper Skilla Baby
A suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting that injured Detroit rapper Skilla Baby, Redford Township Police reported. The shooting happened about 7 p.m. on May 22 in the area of Eight Mile Road and Beech Daly Road, with multiple rounds fired toward an SUV. In the aftermath, Trevon Gardner, known in the entertainment world as Skilla Baby, crashed the SUV he was driving. Gardner had three gunshot wounds as a result of the incident and was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. Multiple shell casings were found in the area, and the vehicle had several bullet holes. Redford police said in a follow up report they were able to identify a suspect vehicle through the assistance of Detroit Police Department, Western Wayne Special Operations Team and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The registered owner of that vehicle was taken into custody Wednesday by Detroit police. A search warrant was served at his home in Detroit, during which a firearm was recovered. Felony weapons offenses are pending and will be reviewed by the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office. The investigation is continuing, and police ask that anyone with information on the case contact Detective Ed French at 313-387-2579. Information can also be shared anonymously at MI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP. The above video originally aired on May 23.
CBS News
23-05-2025
- CBS News
Detroit police chase ends after driver crashes into school bus
SUV crashes into building in Redford; holiday travel peak times; and more top stories SUV crashes into building in Redford; holiday travel peak times; and more top stories SUV crashes into building in Redford; holiday travel peak times; and more top stories Detroit police say a police chase Friday on the city's west side ended after the driver crashed into a school bus with three teens inside and another vehicle. Captain Shannon Hampton says that at about 3:15 p.m., officers were on Mettetal Street and Fullerton Avenue conducting an investigation when they spotted the people they were looking for coming out of a house. Hampton says the individuals got into a car and drove head-on into a police car before taking off. Hampton says the suspects traveled to Fullerton Avenue and Meyers Road, where the suspect vehicle crashed into a school bus. The vehicle struck a second car before the suspects got out and ran away. Police arrested the suspects after a brief foot chase, Hampton says. Investigators recovered a handgun, cash and drugs. Hampton says the two suspects suffered minor injuries. No one else was reported to be hurt. Hampton says the incident is not connected to Thursday's shooting in Redford Township that injured Detroit rapper Skilla Baby. In that shooting, Redford police say the 26-year-old, whose real name is Trevon Gardner, "suffered three non-fatal gunshot wounds" before he crashed his car into a building. Police say Gardner is expected to make a full recovery.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Skilla Baby Shot Multiple Times in Drive-By Shooting
Skilla Baby (real name Trevon Gardner) was the victim of a drive-by shooting in Redford, Mich., on Thursday evening (May 22), Billboard can confirm. A press release from the Redford Township Police Department — who did not identify the Detroit rapper — said a male was transported to a local hospital to have his non-life-threatening injuries treated. The lead investigator on the case, Edward French, told TMZ that the suspect pulled up alongside the rapper's car and fired an estimated 25 times. More from Billboard Morgan Wallen Reclaims ARIA Albums Chart With 'I'm the Problem' Miley Cyrus Performs Live Debut of 'More to Lose' on 'Kimmel' Rob Thomas Announces 2025 Australia and New Zealand Tour The press release noted that he suffered three non-fatal gunshot wounds before crashing his vehicle into a building in the area of 8 Mile and Centralia around 7 p.m. local time. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a bullet-ridden vehicle, but Skilla Baby — who was alone in the car, according to the press release — was already being transported to a local hospital. Per FOX2, the rapper was grazed in the head and back, and also shot in the hand area. He was alert during his time in the hospital and is expected to recover. Police are still searching for the unidentified gunman, who fled the scene. Billboard has reached out to Skilla Baby's reps for comment. Last year, Skilla partnered with the Detroit City Council to produce a gun buyback event, aiming to reduce gun violence across his hometown. 'It was successful,' the 26-year-old told Billboard of the event. 'We got 300 guns off the street. I think the underrated part of the gun buyback was that it was a job fair and we expunged a lot of people's records. That was important to me, because I'm a felon, and to help people change their life and the trajectory of their future — people judge you, and it's hard to be successful when you're a felon.' 2024 was a busy year for Skilla Baby, who delivered a pair of projects with The Coldest to start the campaign, followed by Crack Music 3 in November. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
CBS News
23-05-2025
- CBS News
Detroit rapper Skilla Baby's head grazed in drive-by shooting in Redford Township, police say
Detroit rapper Skilla Baby was injured during a shooting in which over 20 rounds were fired toward the vehicle he was driving Thursday evening in Redford Township, according to police. The 26-year-old rapper, whose real name is Trevon Gardner, was reported in stable condition Friday "and should make a full recovery," the Redford Township Police Department said in a statement. The emergency call about 7 p.m. sent police officers to the area of Eight Mile Road and Beech Daly after an SUV crashed into a building. The driver was the only person in the vehicle at the time. Police said in their report they determined over 20 rounds were fired toward the vehicle before the suspect ran off. A witness took the wounded driver to a local hospital. Gardner "suffered three non-fatal gunshot wounds before crashing his vehicle," police said. Multiple sources reported that the rapper was grazed in the head and shot in the leg. CBS News Detroit observed multiple shell casings and the vehicle with several bullet holes when at the scene. Police are still investigating and ask that anyone with information on the case contact Detective Ed French at 313-387-2579. Information can also be shared anonymously at MI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAKUP.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Skilla Baby Injured In Alleged Targeted Drive-By Shooting
Skilla Baby sustained injuries after a drive-by shooting caused him to crash his vehicle into a building. According to TMZ, investigators believe the rapper is the victim of a 'targeted attempt on his life.' The 26-year-old, whose real name is Trevon Gardner, was driving through his hometown of Detroit when the shooting occurred. The tabloid reported the 'Icky Vicky Vibes' performer was alone while cruising through 8 Mile and Beech Daly on Thursday evening (May 22). Lead investigator Edward French informed the tabloid that the unknown suspect pulled up next to Skilla Baby's vehicle and fired roughly 25 rounds. The bullets caused the rapper to swerve and crash into a building, which had to be boarded up due to the damage. The shooter fled the scene; however, a witness transported the musician to the hospital and called law enforcement. Skilla Baby was reportedly shot in the hand, grazed twice in the head and back, and suffered a thigh injury. According to TMZ, French claimed the God's Favorite rapper was doing well and shared a message of gratitude for the support from his fans. In a video shared to Instagram by Metro, a black Tahoe truck is shown lodged into a building. Police are also seen on the scene, marking bullet casings on the ground. The rapper's most recent full project is Crack Music 3, which was issued in November 2024. 'Detroit is gritty but small. Everyone either wants to rap, hoop, or play sports,' detailed Skilla Baby of the Motor City last year with AllHipHop. 'I slept on Eminem for a while, but man, he's one of the greatest. Detroit's always had talent—Motown, Aretha Franklin, Anita Baker, Big Sean, and so many more. People overlook us, but we're coming strong now. Detroit versus everybody!' More from Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube Pull A West Coast Takeover With New Music, And Other New Hip-Hop Releases Ab-Soul, FERG, Young Nudy, And Other New Hip-Hop Releases To Break The Weather Rich Homie Quan Lives On, Rome Streetz And Daringer Pull A Heist, Lil Durk Unloads, And Other Hip-Hop Releases
