The senseless violence… R.I.P. King.. Young Greatness Gunned Down on Elysian Fields

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans rapper Young Greatness was shot and killed in his home town early Monday morning, according to friends. He was 34-years-old.

Young Greatness, who’s given name is Theodore Jones, was fatally shot while outside the Waffle House in the 2900 block of Elysian Fields Avenue.

According to NOPD, the shooting occurred around 1:35 a.m. When officers arrived at the scene they found the victim with a single gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

 

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