Rapper Lil Scoom89, 18, Shot And Killed In Chicago

CHICAGO – Rapper Lil Scoom89 was shot and killed.

The rapper, whose real name is Asyrion Hogan, was fatally shot on July 7 round 11:50 p.m. while he was with his friend in the Chatham neighborhood on the South Side.

According to local reports, both teens were involved in a verbal altercation with another male on the street when it escalated, and shots rang out.

The 18-year-old rapper was rushed to a hospital, where he died from his injuries.

His friend is expected to survive.

Police chased the suspect, who had a gun, and fired at officers. He managed to escape authorites.

Lil Scoom89 was gaining popularity for himself in the Chicago rap scene.