🎵 2022-03-18 22:22:30 – Paris/France.
Mother of rapper Young Thug's child shot dead
Lakevia Jackson, who has a son with rapper and Atlanta native Young Thug, was killed outside the Metro Fun Center following an argument over a bowling ball.
ATLANTS – A young woman who was killed in a shooting in Atlanta after a fight over a bowling ball late Thursday night has been identified as Lakevia Jackson who has a son with well-known rapper Young Thug.
Jackson's family called the shooting senseless and said they struggled to understand his death during an outing meant to be a celebration of life.
“She was celebrating a birthday at the bowling alley with a very close family friend,” her mother Sherina Jackson said.
The Kevia Jackson with friends (Family photo)
Celebration turns into 'insane' killing shot at bowling ball
The 31-year-old mother was at the Metro Fun Center in a mall 1900 blocks from Metropolitan Parkway in southwest Atlanta. Her mum said they were bowling when a second group arrived and started taking over their space, leading to an argument shortly after 23pm over a bowling ball.
Calling the shooting "truly an atrocity," Atlanta Homicide Commander Ralph Woolfolk didn't mince words.
"A young woman lost her life tonight following an argument over a bowling ball," Woolfollk said.
Woman killed in fight over bowling ball
A night that started out as a party quickly turned deadly after a fight over a knocked-over bowling ball in the Metro Fun Center parking lot. Police are now looking for a suspect who shot and killed a woman in the scuffle.
The shooter reportedly left the bowling alley and waited 20 minutes in the parking lot waiting for Jackson to come out.
“We will work on this case all night. We will find the responsible person,” Woolfolk said. “You know who you are. Go ahead, meet. We assure you that we will take you into custody.
Atlanta officials said it was time the senseless violence stopped.
"We talk over and over again about conflict resolution and again this is an escalating dispute in which a young woman lost her life to a bowling ball," said Woolfolk.
Police are investigating a fatal shooting outside a bowling alley in southwest Atlanta on March 17, 2022. (FOX 5)
“Insane, this could have been avoided. As I said, homicide detective said it best, conflict resolution, people don't know how to resolve a conflict and they want to take up arms to resolve a conflict,” the father-in-law said. André Shoats. .
Investigators combed through the parking lot for ballistic evidence and interviewed several witnesses to help piece together what led to the fatal shooting.
Young Thug performs onstage at 'Samsung Galaxy + Billboard' during the 2022 SXSW Conference & Festivals at Waterloo Park on March 17, 2022 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Amy E. Price/Getty Images for SXSW)
Who is Lakevia Jackson?
Lakevia Jackson is described by family members as being generous and loving.
She leaves behind a 14-year-old son with Atlanta rapper Young Thug.
Who Killed Lakevia Jackson?
Police said they took one person into custody, but did not name him as a suspect.
Jackson's family said whoever the shooter is, they hope the police catch him soon.
The Kevia Jackson (Family photo)
“If he did something cruel and cowardly to a woman, he would do it to anyone. He's the kind of person who needs to get off the streets,” Shoates said.
The case is still under investigation.
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