Social media users on Wednesday claimed that rapper Yungeen Ace was shot and killed. This came after a user on X, platform formerly known as Twitter, posted an image showing a person lying on the road and bleeding. They said it was Yungeen Ace and soon 'RIP Yungeen' and 'RIP Ace' started trending on the Elon Musk-led platform. However, the rapper soon posted a story on Instagram.
Fact-checking viral image:The image was posted 15 hours ago. It showed a person lying on the street, bleeding through their t-shirt. "23 and Yungeen Ace laid out in the street! RIP to the 3 victims!" the social media user said.
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The image is from a six-year-old incident. Three youngsters were killed when someone opened fire in Jacksonville. A fourth person was also shot, but survived. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office identified the victims as: Trevon Bullard, 18, of Orange Park; Jercoby Groover, 19, also of Orange Park; and Royale D'Von Smith Jr., 18, of Jacksonville.Read More:
Why Kamala Harris Will Win US Election? 'Nostradamus' Allan Lichtman Answers - ExclusiveLocal media outlets cited friends of the surviving victim to identify him as Kenyata Bullard, Trevon's older brother. He goes by the nickname 'Ace' - similar to Yungeen Ace's name - that is where the rumor began.
Reactions:Reacting to the image, one social media user asked: "I'm seeing reports Yungeen ace was killed. Is it true?""bruh if yungeen ace dead im gone cry fr," another one added.
