Rapper Javorius Tykies Scott, 24, known professionally as JayDaYoungan, was shot and killed on the evening of July 27, 2022, in Bogalusa, Louisiana. The attack happened just before 6 p.m. in the 600 block of Superior Avenue while Scott and his father, Kenyatta Scott Sr., were sitting in the front yard of their residence. Scott’s father says a black truck pulled up, three armed men exited and opened fire, and two more gunmen then appeared from the side of the house. Kenyatta Scott Sr. returned fire and was shot twice in the arm; Javorius Scott was hit at least eight times and later died at Our Lady of the Angels hospital.

Shortly after 7 p.m. a separate shooting was reported in the 800 block of Marshall Richardson Road, where a vehicle was struck; occupants were not injured. Bogalusa police stated they believe the two shootings are related. Investigators have looked into possible motives including gang activity and retaliation; Scott’s father said he suspected jealousy over his son’s success and did not think his son knew the attackers. No suspects have been publicly identified or arrested in connection with the murder as of early 2025.

Does anyone have information about the events on Superior Avenue that evening or the vehicle involved on Marshall Richardson Road?