ATLANTA, GA – Police have arrested a 31-year-old woman, charging her with allegedly making a false 911 call that led to a police chase and the subsequent death of rapper Young Scooter, whose real name was Kenneth Bailey.
False 911 Call Sparks Deadly Police Response
According to the Atlanta Police Department (APD), the 911 call was placed last Friday evening, reporting an alleged assault and shooting at a home in south Atlanta.
When officers arrived, Bailey, 39, fled from the residence, prompting a brief chase.
“After a brief foot chase, officers were able to locate the male, and he was found to be suffering from an apparent leg injury. Atlanta police officers did not discharge their firearms,” the APD stated in its report.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office later confirmed that Bailey died from a “penetrating injury of the right thigh.”
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Arrest of Demetria Spence
On Tuesday, police arrested Demetria Spence, the alleged caller, charging her with transmitting a false public alarm that resulted in serious bodily harm or death—a felony offense in Georgia.
Court records show:
- Spence’s bond was set at $7,500.
- Her first court appearance was scheduled for Wednesday.
- She faces up to 10 years in prison and a minimum $50,000 fine if convicted.
Authorities released the 911 call audio, urging the public to help identify the caller’s voice.
In the call, Spence allegedly reported that a girl was “bleeding profusely” and being held hostage.
“She’s trying to get away, and they’re holding her,” the caller stated.
“There’s a child in danger as well because she had a baby.”
Investigators later confirmed that they found no evidence of an assault, shooting, or hostage situation at the home.
Young Scooter’s Final Moments & Ongoing Investigation
During a Friday press conference, APD Homicide Commander Lt. Andrew Smith said officers attempted to establish a perimeter when:
- Two males fled from the back of the house.
- One man returned inside, while the other—identified as Bailey—jumped two fences.
- Bailey was found with a severe leg injury and later pronounced dead at Grady Hospital.
Since Bailey died in police custody, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has launched an independent probe into his death.
“We have not been able to substantiate any of the claims in the 911 call,” Smith confirmed.
APD and GBI have stated that they have no further updates at this time.
