17-Year-Old Rylo Huncho Accidentally Shoots Himself On Social Media: What We Know

The death of 17-year-old rapper Rylo Huncho has left many mourning his loss. Huncho died in Virginia last Wednesday (May 15th) after suffering from an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound. Worse, this tragedy occurred while he was filming on social media. Though he had his sights set on pursuing a career in music, his life was tragically cut short.

Suffolk Police Department confirmed the incident, noting that the teenager passed away at a local hospital at 10:11 p.m. Although police have not officially identified the victim, family and friends have confirmed that Rylo Huncho was the deceased. Here is what we know about this heartbreaking event.

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The Tragic Incident

On the night of the incident, Rylo Huncho was recording a video for social media, in which he was singing and dancing while holding a pistol with a green laser light. The video shows Huncho seemingly switching off the weapon’s safety and then pointing it at his head. A gunshot is heard, followed by the rapper falling from the impact as the camera drops, capturing the tragic moment that led to his untimely death.

Confirmation & Community Response

The Suffolk Police Department confirmed the death but withheld the victim’s name due to the ongoing investigation. However, Rylo Huncho’s family and friends have identified him as the victim. A GoFundMe campaign was set up by Huncho’s cousin to support his single mother, confirming that the cause of death was a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. “Suicide/accidental was the cause of his death we are still trying to figure out why. But anything I mean anything can help her at this time of need,” his cousin stated, highlighting the profound grief and confusion surrounding the incident.

Rylo Huncho’s Rising Career

Despite his young age, Rylo Huncho had already begun to make a name for himself in the music industry. At the time of writing, he has 2,455 monthly listeners on Spotify — a significant jump from the 164 monthly listeners he acknowledged on Instagram — with 10 songs released on DSPs. His social media presence was growing, with over 28,700 followers on Instagram and 1,382 followers on TikTok. Huncho frequently posted about his music and shared behind-the-scenes content with his fans. His most recent song was released on May 12, just days before his tragic death, demonstrating his dedication and passion for his craft.

Conclusion

The death of Rylo Huncho has left a void in the hearts of many. As the investigation continues, his family, friends, and fans grapple with their loss and the circumstances surrounding his death. This tragic incident underscores the importance of gun safety and the need for preventive measures to protect young lives. Rylo Huncho’s legacy as a young, talented artist will be remembered, even as his community mourns the bright future that was lost too soon.

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Teenage Rapper Rylo Huncho Dies After Accidental Self-Inflicted Gunshot To The Head: Details

According to multiple reports, including Billboard, 17-year-old Suffolk, Virginia rapper by the name of Rylo Huncho died on May 15. The tragedy took place around 10 p.m. that night, according to a spokesperson for the Suffolk PD. Authorities are calling his cause of death a “self-inflicted gunshot wound.” He did make it to a local hospital before succumbing to his injuries. While this part of the story is confirmed, a lot is still yet to be fully determined by the police. Due to Rylo being classified as a juvenile, his legal name is still unknown at this moment. Furthermore, perhaps the most important piece to this unfortunate puzzle is the rapper’s manner of death. In the preliminary investigation, it was being viewed as an accident.

However, the aforementioned spokesperson for the Suffolk PD is saying that all the details are not being revealed yet. The main reason seems to be that this could have been an act of suicide. This self-inflicted gunshot reportedly occurred while Rylo was filming a music video on TikTok. We did not include the disturbing video, as viewer discretion is advised. If you want, you can watch the video with the second “[Via]” link below. He appears to be holding a pistol with a green laser attachment before supposedly pulling the trigger and crashing to the ground out of frame. Before the bullet was fired, he said, “F*** y’all n****s.”

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Rylo Huncho’s Manner Of Death Still Not Totally Confirmed

His family has already launched a GoFundMe page to help support funeral costs. At the time of writing, they have raised just over $3000, $12,000 short of their goal. “Hello, my aunt recently lost her 17-year-old son from a self-inflicted gun wound to the head. He was her only son! She was a single parent but took care of her son the best she could. Suicide/accidental was the cause of his death we are still trying to figure out why. But anything I mean anything can help her at this time of need,” the description reads. “He was her only child she was also an only child it was always her and her son. Anything can help! Please keep my family in your prayers thank you so much.”

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