Skilla Baby Ambushed in Targeted Drive-By Shot Multiple Times in Shocking Attack
Detroit rapper Skilla Baby is lucky to be alive after surviving a brazen and targeted drive-by shooting Thursday evening an attack that law enforcement is calling a clear attempt on his life.
According to Redford Township Police, the 25 year-old artist real name Trevon Gardner was driving solo near 8 Mile and Beech Daly around 7 PM when a car pulled up alongside him and unleashed a hail of gunfire.
Authorities say roughly 25 rounds were fired, forcing Skilla to veer off the road and slam into a commercial building, leaving behind a gaping hole that had to be boarded up.
The shooter sped off, vanishing before emergency services arrived. A nearby witness rushed the wounded rapper to the hospital and dialed 911. Police later recovered multiple bullet casings scattered across the road.
Injuries Reported:
Gunshot wound to the hand
Two grazing wounds to the head and back
Additional injury to the thigh
Detective Edward French, who spoke with Skilla at the hospital, says the rapper is expected to recover fully. Despite the terrifying ordeal, Skilla remained strong and grateful to his fans for their support.
