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BTB Savage Killer Held On $1 Million Bond

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BTB Savage was tragically gunned down after a series of events that captured the internet. News outlets across the world reported on the demise of the young rapper who went viral shortly before his demise. Now, his killer has been brought to justice and more is being revealed about why he brazenly shot the upcoming artist.

Montrel Lenard Burly is now in the Harris County Jail, charged with the murder of BTB, whose real name is Darrell Gentry.  Authorities say the 40-year-old conducted a drive-by shooting near River Oaks on March 30th that claimed the 26-year-old’s life. At the time, police believed two men opened fire on BTB as he drove his white Mercedes. They fired multiple rounds at BTB before fleeing in a black Subaru SUV. The other man has not been identified.  Investigators strongly believe Burley is a close friend of Omar Richardson, a man killed by BTB’s girlfriend during a home invasion earlier this year.

BTB Savage Spoke About The Self-Defense Killing

BTB shook the internet when he returned to the scene of the home invasion and posted a video standing in the dried blood of Richardson. Days later, a Vlad TV interview aired where he detailed the deadly home invasion. During that chat, BTB admitted that he had not moved away from Houston. He also said he was certain the loved ones of Richardson would come after him. The young man told Vlad he was not fearful of people coming after him. In fact, he said he would get just as active as his adversaries. Sadly, just days later his words would prove true. Ironically, Burly was arrested the day after BTB’s death. Police pulled him over in the rented black rented 2020 Subaru Outback. Despite being charged with possession of narcotics, he was released after the stop. 

Shortly after BTB’s killing, a man was seen on surveillance footage wiping down the Subaru. It’s unclear if that man was Burly or his accomplice. Burly was also a rapper and released a tribute record to Richardson after he was killed. Burly’s bond has been set at $1 million. Police have not released information regarding the other shooter. 

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BTB Savage Shooting Suspect Wanted By Police

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Houston’s police force announced that they have a suspect in the tragic and fatal shooting of rapper BTB Savage. Moreover, they said on Friday (April 7) that 40-year-old Montrel Lenard Burley is a wanted suspect in the case. Not only that, but they said that they’re also looking for at least one other individual suspected to be guilty for the crime. Savage, real name Darrell Gentry, was fatally shot in Houston on March 30 and pronounced deceased on the scene. Paramedics responded to the 26-year-old’s death and informed police on the case. According to witnesses, officials maintained, two suspects sped off in a black SUV following the shooting.

Furthermore, federal agents also formed part of the investigation, which might be part of something larger. To elaborate, the fallen MC’s family believes his passing was revenge for a San Antonio shooting. Earlier in the year, a man named Omar Richardson reportedly tried to rob BTB Savage. Allegedly, the rapper’s girlfriend shot and killed Richardson in self-defense, and he boasted about it on social media and in an interview with VladTV.

Police Name Suspect In BYB Savage Shooting

“I said ‘Take that off social media,’” BTB Savage’s mother Bernita Ward expressed to ABC 13. “Let this family mourn in peace. They were taunting my son, though, telling him they were going to kill the family, make his momma cry and kill his son. I told my son, ‘Don’t respond. Let it go.’ But their family member came to rob my son. The moral of this story is two mothers lost two amazing sons and that their children would be raised without fathers. That’s the sad thing.” In addition to their revelation of a suspect, police also said anyone with information should reach Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS or the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.

Unfortunately, said events in the rap world have become far too common. While many debated the case online, many lost sight of the tragic loss of life in the first place. No matter how much he apparently boasted, it’s a sad day when a promising life and career is cut short. For the latest on the BTB Savage case, check back in with HNHH.

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