Hurricane Chris’ second-degree murder case has reached a verdict.
According to reports, on Tuesday (March 14), the Shreveport, Louisiana, rapper was found not guilty of all counts in the 2020 fatal shooting of 32-year-old Danzeria Farris Jr.
The trial began last Wednesday (March 8) in Shreveport, Louisiana. Christopher “Hurricane Chris” Dooley also faced charges of possessing a stolen vehicle in connection with the murder. The lyricist claimed he was acting in self-defense and attempting to wound but not kill the victim.
The jury began deliberating after closing arguments on Tuesday afternoon and returned a verdict after 9:00 p.m. Hurricane Chris was cleared of all charges.
Hurricane Chris’ Second-Degree Murder Case — Here’s the Verdict
In a statement following the victorious result, Hurricane Chris thanked those who supported him throughout the “draining” experience.
“Tonight, I was found not guilty of second-degree murder and illegal possession of stolen things,” he explained. “I wanna thank God, my attorneys at the Washington & Wells Law Firm, and my family for standing with me as my life was on the line. They wanted to give me life if I was found guilty. Now, I can hug my son and think about raising him to be a man.”
Hurricane Chris continued, “This situation drained me and affected my health greatly. God, I give u all the glory. I got my life back and words can’t explain how I feel. Thanks to everyone who wished me well.”
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