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Man identified as person of interest in fatal shooting of local rapper 'Young Greatness

Man identified as person of interest in Young Greatness shooting

UPDATE: Detectives have interviewed Brett Scipio in regards to this incident. He is no longer considered a person of interest.

The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.

NOPD is looking for a person of interest in the murder of local rapper Young Greatness.

Police say, through investigation, 35-year-old Brett Scipio has been identified as a person of interest in the case. Scipio is not wanted for the incident.

Young Greatness, whose given name is Theodore Jones, was shot and killed outside of a Waffle House in the 2900 block of Elysian Fields on Oct. 29 around 1:35 a.m.

Jones, 34, was born in New Orleans, but moved to Houston after Hurricane Katrina. Police say Jones was in town for a funeral.

Anyone with Scipio’s whereabouts is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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