Rapper THF Bay Zoo, born Devonshe Collier, was reportedly shot and killed in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood on Saturday, ABC7 Eyewitness News reported. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. in a parking lot on the 3100 block of South St. Louis Avenue.
Details of the Shooting
Bay Zoo, 35, and two other men aged 39 and 42 were in the parking lot when an armed suspect in an unknown vehicle approached and opened fire. According to ABC7, Bay Zoo was shot multiple times and taken to Mt. Sinai Hospital in critical condition.
Local Chicago hip-hop outlet WTW reported that sources close to the family confirmed his death.
Fellow rapper Doodie Lo paid tribute on Instagram, writing: “MY BFF MY BRUDDA MY DAWG TAUGHT ME ALOT THIS ONE HURT WOP MAN EVERYBODY KNOW OUR RELATIONSHIP. I GOT YO KIDS FOR LIFE WHEN I GOT SHOT YOU JUMPED ON THE ROAD NO QUESTIONS.”
The other two men were reported to be in fair condition. No arrests have been made, and Chicago police are actively investigating the incident. Video of the shooting circulated on social media but has not been shared by major news outlets due to its graphic nature.
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Who Was THF Bay Zoo?
Bay Zoo was a prominent figure in Chicago’s drill music scene, known for his gritty lyrics and tracks such as Beat Dat Body. He was affiliated with Lil Durk’s Only The Family (OTF) collective and the THF (Tay Town Hustlers Family) set. He frequently collaborated with OTF artists and appeared in several viral street anthems.
Fans reacted with shock and grief on social media.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Bay Zoo’s death, with no arrests reported so far. Chicago police urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the ongoing investigation.
