Mikquale Cooper, known by his alias Bloodhound Q50, has been reported dead following a shooting incident in Chicago. The event occurred during the early hours of Sunday, September 13. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
The Chicago Police Department has confirmed that a 22-year-old male was killed when two vehicles approached him at 3:58 a.m. in the Fuller Park area and began shooting, according to CBS News.
“Rest in peace Bloodhound Q50, who was shot and killed a few hours ago,” he wrote in a post shared on X. His most recent Instagram story, posted seven hours ago, features him expressing support for EST Gee’s release of the new album Bigger Than The Devil and enjoying Gee’s latest track “Sometimes.” He was the most media-trained rapper I’ve ever spoken to at his young age. My condolences to his family, friends, and fans. Information regarding the incident is limited.
“I interviewed him last year.
However, dispatch audio that emerged online confirmed that a responding officer referred to the victim as “Cooper Mikquale,” with his date of birth recorded as August 6, 2004. The two vehicles discharged firearms at the victim, who is believed to be Bloodhound Q50. The event allegedly took place while the rapper was positioned in the driver’s seat, after which the vehicles departed the scene. He suffered gunshot injuries to his chest and shoulder and received medical attention from the responding officers at the location, where he was ultimately pronounced dead. The Chicago Police Department has not disclosed the identity of the shooting victim in their public statements.
