American Rapper, Trouble DTE shot Dead at 34 while making late night visit to woman's apartment

Atlanta-based rapper who was referred to as ‘a true voice for his city and inspiration to the community he proudly served’ was shot dead after a night of partying.

Mariel Semonte Orr, who went by the monikers Trouble and Skoob, was 34 years old when he was shot dead.

According to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Department, Trouble was shot dead at an apartment complex in Conyers, 25 miles outside of Atlanta, at 3.20am on Sunday.

When officers arrived at the scene, Trouble was found lying on the ground outside of the apartment building with a gunshot wound to the chest, according to Jedidia Canty, the public information officer with the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Department.

Canty said that Trouble was shot inside the apartment building.

No arrests have been made in the fatal shooting. The sheriff’s office have issued an arrest warrant for Jamichael Jones, 33, of Atlanta. Jones is accused of felony murder, home invasion and aggravated assault. 

Canty said that Trouble was visiting a female friend at the apartment complex when Jones breached the home. 

She said that the suspect knew the female and referred to the shooting as a ‘domestic situation.’ 

Canty said the situation was ‘not a love triangle’ and that the suspect and the victim did not know each other.  

Trouble was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Less than a month before his death, Trouble posted about life being too short. He tweeted: ‘Life short af dawg smh Neva know when yo numBa gon be called!’

He added: ‘Be grateful. Forgive – Don’t forget.’ 

A statement from his label Def Jam said in a statement: ‘Our thoughts and prayers are with the children, loved ones, and fans of Trouble. A true voice for his city and an inspiration to the community he proudly represented.’ 

During his career, Trouble collaborated with The Weeknd, Drake, Young Thug, 2 Chainz, Migos and Jeezy.