According to reports from the Baton Rouge Police Department, Cleezy5 was fatally shot outside a gym at approximately 12:15 p.m. on April 29. Authorities say he was pronounced dead at the scene following the incident.

Officials have described the shooting as a targeted attack, stating that two masked individuals approached the victim and opened fire multiple times while he was at the location. Witness accounts and police statements indicate the suspects immediately fled the scene in a nearby vehicle.

According to Lt. L’Jean McKneely of the Baton Rouge Police Department, the attackers were seen wearing masks before and during the shooting. He confirmed that the incident appears to have been planned, with the suspects arriving and leaving together shortly after the attack.

Authorities also noted that there may be possible links to certain groups in Baton Rouge, though they emphasized that details remain under active investigation and cannot yet be publicly confirmed.

At this stage, no arrests have been made, and law enforcement officials are continuing to follow leads, review evidence, and gather information from witnesses. Police have also urged members of the public to come forward with any information that may assist the investigation.

Cleezy5, who served as CEO of the Top Boy Gorilla collective, was known for working closely with artists such as Fredo Bang. His death has sparked widespread reactions across social media, with fans and peers expressing shock and condolences.

As the investigation continues, attention remains focused on the moments surrounding the shooting — and the unanswered questions still left behind.