Local Rapper 'Swipey' Shot to Death in PG County: Report

A local rapper was shot to death in Prince George's County early Sunday morning. Douglas Myron Brooks, 18, of Suitland -- who went by the rapper name "Swipey," according to a report -- was found in the 3600 block of Parkway Terrace Drive in Suitland suffering from a gunshot wound at around 1:05 a.m.

Police don't think this was a random crime, but aren't yet sure of a motive for the shooting, the police report states. Brooks was pronounced dead at the scene.

The Washington Post reported that Brooks rapped under the name "Swipey," and he performed for the record label M.O.P3. He had even performed alongside the rapper Wale, a D.C. native.

Police are asking anyone with information on the shooting to contact the Prince George's County Police Department Homicide Unit at 301-772-4925. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), text "PGPD plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) on your cell phone or to go www.pgcrimesolvers.com and submit a tip online.

News of Brooks' death brought an outpouring of grief on social media:

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— OfficiallyTalonë (@TaloneMusic) August 21, 2016

They killed Swipey moe. DC get it together. Stop that hatred. Spread this love. ✌
— The Groovy God (@BeauYoungPrince) August 21, 2016

EVEN SWIPEY KNEW BEFORE IT HAPPENED, "IF HE DIED THE WHOLE CITY WAS GOING REMEMBER HIS NAME!!" NOW HE THE TALK OF THE CITY!!
— 17. (@joslynboo_) August 21, 2016

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— StraightBAD❗️ (@Straight_Raww) August 21, 2016

Image via Flickr user Tony Webster