Alexander Kraus shot killing the rapper Archie Eversole. Tributes have been posted on social media following his death news.
Alexander Kraus Shot Rapper Archie Eversole To Death
Alexander Kraus has been arrested for the killing of Archie Eversole on April 14, 2022.
According to TMZ, Eversole’s family confirmed he passed away on Sunday, April 3. While his family initially did not confirm a cause of death, WSB-TV2 reports that Eversole was allegedly shot by his brother Alexander Kraus. Authorities said Kraus shot the artist on March 25; he died from his injuries on April 3.
Officers found Eversole suffering from a gunshot wound at a Chevron gas station. His brother was arrested after the shooting on a charge of aggravated assault, which was upgraded to a murder charge after Archie died at the hospital.
Archie’s most famous song was 2002’s “We Ready,” from his debut album Ride Wit Me Dirty South Style. He released the record when he was just 17 years old, and it went on to become a beloved staple, particularly at football and some soccer games across the country. The NFL released a commercial featuring the track in 2019. NFL free agent Robert Griffin III described “We Ready” as “the greatest Game Day anthem ever” in a tweet upon hearing of Eversole’s death.
The officer had discovered the rapper wounded at the Chevron gas station on Snapfinger Woods Drive. He was only 37 years old.
As per the recent news, Kraus has been taken to the Dekalb County Jail. He was found at the location of the shooting, at the home on the 4500 block of Golf Vista Circle.
Rapper Archie Eversole, best known for his hit song “We Ready,” has died. #RIP https://t.co/D4GkOTlXCp
— TMZ (@TMZ) April 14, 2022
Mugshots Released: Who Is Archie Eversole Brother Alexander Kraus?
Alexander Kraus is believed to be the brother of rapper Archie Eversole.
Some might get confused with his identity because a person with the same name had killed his grandparents in the year 2021.
As far as we know, the Kraus who had killed Archie Eversole belong to the Afro-American ethnicity race.
Kraus was first charged with aggravated assault, however, after the death of Eversole in the hospital bed, he will be facing the murder charges.
A mugshot of him has been released by the police department where he is seen with long hair and a blue t-shirt.
Reddit And Twitter Reaction Following Rapper Archie Eversole Death
Social media users have reacted following the unfortunate demise of the rapper Archie Eversole.
At first Eversole’s family had confirmed his passing. While his family initially did not confirm a cause of death.
Atlanta United had impeded released a statement expressing their “heartbreak” after Eversole’s passing.
Club statement on the passing of Atlanta hip-hop artist Archie Eversole. pic.twitter.com/PuT8xQUuUg
— Atlanta United FC (@ATLUTD) April 14, 2022
The soccer club wrote: “A staple in the Atlanta hip-hop scene, Archie adopted Atlanta United before our first season and continued to be one of our club’s most fervent supporters,”
“In addition to his decorated musical career, his voice will long live in our supporters’ minds as ‘We Ready’ billows through the speakers for kick-off at Atlanta United matches. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends.”