The adult son of Atlanta rapper Jeezy has been involved in a deadly altercation in Georgia.

Jadarius Jenkins, 22, was slashed in the face in the fracas that left one man dead, TMZ reported Thursday.

The incident took place Sunday morning and law enforcement responded to the scene following reports of gunshots.

Trouble: Jadarius Jenkins, son of Atlanta rapper Jeezy,  was involved in a deadly altercation in Georgia, TMZ reported Thursday. The father and son are pictured together in August 2017

Trouble: Jadarius Jenkins, son of Atlanta rapper Jeezy,  was involved in a deadly altercation in Georgia, TMZ reported Thursday. The father and son are pictured together in August 2017

According to TMZ, police officers found a 37-year-old man who'd been shot when they arrived on scene.

He was transported to a hospital where he later died.    

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The website, citing law enforcement, said Jadarius sustained a 'possible knife wound to the face' and was treated at the scene. 

Investigations are ongoing into what transpired. 

Hurt: Jadarius, 22, sustained a 'possible knife wound to the face' during an altercation Sunday morning in which a 37-year-old man died after being shot

Hurt: Jadarius, 22, sustained a 'possible knife wound to the face' during an altercation Sunday morning in which a 37-year-old man died after being shot

In a statement to TMZ, Drew Findling, an attorney for Jeezy's son, said: 'We are grateful to law enforcement for releasing Jadarius after their preliminary investigation.'

'He continues to receive medical treatment for the injury he endured during the incident,' the statement added.

Meanwhile, a source claimed to the website that Jadarius acted 'in self-defense'; and that police are looking into two burglaries that occurred around the same time at the shooting.

Influential: 41-year-old Jeezy - real name Jay Wayne Jenkins and who was formerly known as Young Jeezy -  is a well-known rapper in southern hip hop

Influential: 41-year-old Jeezy - real name Jay Wayne Jenkins and who was formerly known as Young Jeezy -  is a well-known rapper in southern hip hop

 

 

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