Big Freedia Confirms Brother Shot, Killed In New Orleans

By News Talk 99.5 WRNO

January 26, 2018

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New Orleans bounce artist Big Freedia confirms that her brother was shot in the head and killed Wednesday night in Central City.

The shooting of 35-year-old Adam Ross happened on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and his body was found on a sidewalk. Police have not released any motive or suspect information.

Freedia has canceled shows that were scheduled for this weekend.

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