Lil Snupe, whose real name is Addarren Ross, was only 18. According to a statement from Louisiana's Winnfield City Police Department, the police responded to reports of a shooting at the Maplewood Apartments at 1901 South Jones Street.
Winn Parish Coroner Investigators later pronounced Ross dead at the scene, reported MTV online.
The police revealed that they "are currently in search of a person of interest, who is unnamed at this time."
"We're working diligently to investigate this case and track down the suspect. A motive has not been established at this time," the police department said.