Ky Frost was cleared within the taking pictures dying of rapper T-Hood after police dominated the deadly gunfire was an act of self-defense throughout a home dispute.

Ky Frost has been formally cleared within the taking pictures dying of T-Hood, with Gwinnett County police concluding that the 24-year-old acted in self-defense throughout a violent confrontation at a Georgia residence.

Investigators wrapped up their probe into the August 8 incident that left rapper Tevin Hood, recognized professionally as T-Hood, lifeless from a number of gunshot wounds.

According to authorities, the altercation passed off at a house close to Snellville and stemmed from an escalating home dispute involving Frost’s sister, Kelsie Frost.

“Tevin was the primary aggressor that night,” a police spokesperson mentioned. Detectives allege T-Hood initiated the confrontation and brandished a weapon earlier than Frost responded with gunfire.

Frost, the son of Love & hip hop: Atlanta stars Kirk Frost and Rasheeda, reportedly drew his personal firearm and shot T-Hood, who later died at a hospital. Police mentioned Frost remained on the scene and cooperated absolutely with investigators.

The case has now been forwarded to the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office for assessment. While no expenses have been filed, prosecutors will decide whether or not to proceed primarily based on the police advice.

Surveillance footage obtained by TMZ performed a key function within the investigation. The video allegedly reveals T-Hood bodily attacking Kelsie Frost in a previous incident.

That footage, mixed with witness statements, helped shape the determination of self-defense.

Police additionally famous that T-Hood had beforehand been concerned in a home violence incident with Kelsie. The rapper, who was 33 on the time of his dying, had been courting her within the months main as much as the taking pictures.

An post-mortem revealed that T-Hood was shot 4 instances within the again. Despite that element, authorities maintained that Frost’s actions had been legally justified.

T-Hood had survived a separate taking pictures earlier within the 12 months and was gaining traction in Atlanta’s Hip-Hop scene with songs like “Load Up.”

The Frost household has not issued a public assertion because the incident.

Meanwhile, T-Hood’s relations have employed authorized counsel and expressed their intent to pursue justice by way of felony or civil channels.

The District Attorney’s workplace has not introduced when it can make a last charging determination.

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