EST Gee‘s manager Devontae Beach has been shot and killed after being found in a car following the rapper’s concert in his hometown of Louisville.
31-year-old Beach was found dead at the scene in a vehicle near the KFC YUM! Centre after suffering multiple gunshot wounds, according to WLKY.
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No suspects have yet been identified and it is not yet known if Beach was the target of the shooting.
According to the Louisville Metro Police Department, a shooting was reported by a member of the public in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 21), with law enforcement arriving on the scene at around 1:30 a.m.
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Beach was declared dead shortly afterwards by a medical team.
EST Gee has not yet commented on the killing.
EST Gee’s Manager EST Beach found dead in car downtown Louisville shot to death.
EST Beach was also a devoted Youth Football Coach in his free time, RIP 🙏🏾🕊️ pic.twitter.com/GtUhmxPOci
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) July 22, 2024
It has been reported by local media outlet Wave3 that there were security concerns regarding the Summer Jam event, which also saw performances from Lil Baby, 42 Dugg, Yo Gotti, Icewear Vezzo and more.
A spokesperson for the venue stated that enhanced security measures had been put in place for the event, which “effectively ensured a secure environment for everyone attending the concert.”
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EST Gee’s former manager Eric Mosley was previously arrested by the FBI on drug trafficking charges, along with a number of other people associated with the CMG rapper.
Gee and Mosley are part of the alleged gang Everybody Shine Together, which has been accused of being heavily involved with criminal activity including violence and drugs.
Mosley faces a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.
FBI Louisville Special Agent in Charge, Jodi Cohen, said in a statement following the arrest: “While too many families have experienced unspeakable tragedies from the violent crime plaguing our city, FBI Louisville, LMPD, and other law enforcement partners are strategically focused on pursuing the most violent and persistent offenders.
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“The gang members arrested last week have terrorized our communities for far too long, but they will be held accountable for their actions. To those gang members who continue to operate with a blatant disregard for your fellow citizens, know that we are working tirelessly to identify, investigate, and apprehend you and your associates.”
Everybody Shine Together Entertainment also contributed to the $300,000 bond for Kevon Lawless, a man who is now facing the death penalty after being accused of killing 3-year-old Trinity Randolph and her father Brandon Waddles in 2020.
