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Teen Rapper Rylo Huncho Dies in Accidental Shooting During Livestream

The 17-year-old from Suffolk, Virginia, fatally shot himself while filming a video for social media, sparking a community's grief and raising concerns about gun safety among youth.

  • Rylo Huncho, real name Raleigh Freeman III, accidentally shot himself in the head on May 15.
  • The incident was captured on a livestream video, leading to widespread circulation online.
  • Authorities are investigating but believe the shooting was unintentional.
  • A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support his grieving mother, who lost her only child.
  • The tragedy highlights the dangers of gun accessibility and the influence of social media on teens.
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