Fans are sending well wishes to Skilla Baby after reports note that he was shot in Detroit, Michigan on Thursday, May 22. A representative from the rapper’s team has confirmed to The Shade Room that he is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
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Here’s What We Know About The Michigan Shooting Involving Skilla Baby
A source close to Skilla Baby confirmed to The Shade that he is recovering after sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg and a graze to the head in Detroit, Michigan. Reports state that Skilla Baby, born Trevor Gardner, was reportedly behind the wheel of a truck when the shooting occurred.
Metro Detroit News later released footage on Instagram from the scene near Redford Township, where the incident took place on Thursday evening. According to reports, the shooting happened along 8 Mile, where authorities discovered multiple shell casings scattered across the roadway. After the shots rang out, Skilla allegedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a nearby building.
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Investigation Underway To Identify Suspect
Authorities report that a suspect fled the scene after the incident. Metro Detroit News notes that investigators are working to examine what led up to the shooting. As the case remains under investigation, officials have not released further details about those involved.
Social Media Reacts
Meanwhile, fans filled The Shade Room’s comment section with prayers and well wishes for Skilla Baby’s recovery.
Instagram user @kay_dupree7 wrote, “Skilla don’t be bothering nobody!! 😢 glad my man okay.”
Instagram user @tellythecreatorr wrote, “He was just praying see how the devil try to attack 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾”
While Instagram user @prettypink_1993 wrote, “I’m just happy we not saying rip. God is good 👏👏👏👏”
Then Instagram user @menamonroe wrote, “Detroit so full of hate 😢 speedy bounce back 🙏🏾”
Another Instagram user @itssierrab_ wrote, “that man don’t bother nobody, he makes music for the baddies smh.”
Instagram user @baccendbaddie wrote, “can’t stay in yo city when you make it smh.”
While another Instagram user @k.kalishia wrote, “i’m not even in the mood rn ! my man was just praying and now this !!! i can’t lord i can’t 😢”
Instagram user @kiatache wrote, “Prayers for healing and full recovery. In Jesus’ MIGHTY and MATCHLESS Name! Amen!”
Then Instagram user @coopdajuice wrote, “Proof you gotta leave your hometown behind once you make it out. Sending prayers his way 🙏🏾”
Lastly, Instagram user @ignotlife wrote, “prayers to his family ❤️🙌🏽”
