HOUSTON, TX – The suspect in the fatal shooting of rapper Sayso P on March 22 outside the Westin Hotel in Memphis and the attack that left Sauce Walka injured has been found dead, authorities confirmed. Jayden Dandridge, who was being sought in connection with the violent incident, was discovered deceased under circumstances that remain under investigation.
Background on the Shooting
The shooting, which took place earlier this year in Houston, Texas, shocked the hip-hop community, leaving one artist dead and another injured. Sayso P, an emerging rapper with a growing fan base, was fatally shot, while Houston-based rapper Sauce Walka, a prominent figure in the underground rap scene, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Authorities had been searching for Dandridge, who was believed to have been the primary suspect in the attack. Law enforcement agencies had issued a warrant for his arrest, suspecting his direct involvement in the deadly shooting.
Discovery of Dandridge’s Body
Law enforcement officials confirmed that Jayden Dandridge was found dead, though details surrounding his cause of death remain unclear. Officials have not yet disclosed whether his death was the result of suicide, foul play, or other circumstances. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Sources close to the investigation indicated that police had been closing in on Dandridge’s location in recent days. However, before authorities could apprehend him, he was found deceased.
Impact on the Hip-Hop Community
The deaths of Sayso P and now Dandridge have sent shockwaves through the Houston music scene and beyond. Fans, fellow artists, and industry professionals have been mourning the loss of Sayso P, who was seen as a rising star with immense potential.
Sauce Walka, who survived the shooting, has not yet publicly commented on Dandridge’s death. However, he previously addressed the tragedy, expressing grief over the loss of Sayso P and frustration over ongoing violence in the rap industry.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are continuing to piece together the events that led to Dandridge’s death. Autopsy results and forensic reports will help determine whether he took his own life, was targeted by someone else, or died under different circumstances.
Law enforcement officials have also stated that, despite Dandridge’s death, they are still investigating the broader circumstances surrounding the murder of Sayso P and the shooting of Sauce Walka.
As more information becomes available, the case remains a stark reminder of the violence that continues to plague the hip-hop community, leaving behind a trail of grief and unanswered questions.