A GLAMOROUS CEO and rapper has been shot dead with cops finding her body inside an $80,000 Range Rover in mysterious circumstances.
Qualeisha Barnes, also known by her stage name Siditty, was 14 weeks pregnant when she was found dead in the front seat of her luxury SUV with opening up a probe to find her killer.
CEO and rapper Qualeisha Barnes has been shot dead with cops finding her body inside an $80,000 Range Rover in mysterious circumstancesCredit: Instagram/@sidittyaszle
The 36-year-old’s white Range Rover Sport was found in the middle of the street in Atlanta, Georgia at 1:30am on WednesdayCredit: Atlanta News First
Barnes posing with the luxury SUVCredit: Instagram/@sidittyaszle
The 36-year-old’s white Sport was found in the middle of the street in Atlanta, Georgia at 1:30am on Wednesday.
The rapper’s body was inside with multiple gunshot wounds, the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office confirmed.
Atlanta Police Department officials believe the unknown shooter most likely fired a weapon from outside the car before fleeing.
It remains unclear why the killer opened fire or if they knew the victim.
A suspect is yet to be named in the homicide case with cops scouring through CCTV footage from around the scene, local police said.
The investigation will also involves speaking to neighbors to see if can help come up with a possible motive, Lr. Christopher Butler told Atlanta News Now.
As well as being a rap artist, Barnes was also the CEO of an online retailer called So Siditty Boutique.
Her heartbroken family and friends have flooded social media with touching tributes since her untimely death was announced.
Cousin Monica Barnes said: “Life is not fair y’all didn’t have to do her like that. S.I.P Qualeisha Barnes A.K.A. So Siditty my blood cousin is gone lord jesus please keep my family in your prayers.'”
Another loved one posted: “Damn… I’m so sorry this happened to you… RIP cousin.”
Media company Detroit Got Talent also posted a heartfelt tribute saying: “Honoring the vibrant spirit of Detroit’s own SIDITTY, who touched so many lives. Your legacy will forever shine bright. Rest easy, queen.”
Barnes was well-known across her hometown in Detroit, .
At the time of her death she was in nursing school and was set to complete her degree in the coming months, her family said.
She had been living in Atlanta for around a decade.
Police chief Butler has now urged residents to contact the police through their anonymous tip line if they have any information which could lead to the capture of Barnes’ killer.
Investigators say anyone with information should come forward through Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS.
Butler also appealed to locals to review their home surveillance footage to see if anything can help with the investigation.
He added: “Be vigilant, know your community, speak out if there’s something going on in your area.
“The community is our greatest asset.”
As well as being a rap artist, Barnes was also the CEO of an online retailer called So Siditty BoutiqueCredit: Instagram/@sidittyaszle
Barnes was well-known across her hometown in Detroit, Michigan.Credit: Instagram/@sidittyaszle
The Range Rover was towed away as investigations to find Barnes’ killer continueCredit: Atlanta News First
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