Devastating turn of events, Monica Savage, the grieving mother of Raleigh Freeman III, has opened up about the tragic moment she found her 17-year-old son dead after he accidentally shot himself while livestreaming. Freeman, known by his stage name Rylo Huncho, was found deceased at his Suffolk, Virginia home on May 16, 2024.
The incident, which has deeply shocked and saddened the community, was captured on video and quickly spread across social media platforms. The chilling footage shows the young rapper waving a gun in front of the camera, switching off the safety, and tragically firing the weapon at his head.
Monica Savage recounted the horrifying scene to 13News Now, sharing her anguish and the heart-wrenching moment she discovered her son in a pool of blood. “When I came in the house, and I seen my son in his blood… I ran across the street, and I almost got hit by a car for going across the street trying to save my son’s life,” she said, her voice filled with pain. “I didn’t know he had a gun. I did not know he had that. I just want my baby back. That’s all I want. I miss my baby.”
Savage remembered her son’s passion for music, proudly speaking about his talent and the music he shared on YouTube. “He had some nice music on YouTube. He got some nice songs. He rap real good,” she said, highlighting the promise and potential that Raleigh showed as a young artist.
Suffolk Police have confirmed that the 17-year-old’s death was due to an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound. Detectives are currently examining his phone for any potential leads as the investigation continues.
In the aftermath of this tragedy, there was initial skepticism regarding the authenticity of the video, with some questioning how it could have been posted if the rapper had already passed away. However, it was clarified that the footage was recorded during a live stream.
To support Monica Savage during this incredibly difficult time, the family has set up a GoFundMe page. The fundraiser reveals that Raleigh was her only child and emphasizes the profound loss she is experiencing. A cousin of the rapper shared, “Hello, my aunt recently lost her 17-year-old son from a self-inflicted gun wound to the head. He was her only son! She was a single parent but took care of her son the best she could. Suicide/accidental was the cause of his death we are still trying to figure out why.”
The cousin added, “Anything I mean anything can help her at this time of need. He was her only child she was also an only child it was always her and her son. Anything can help! Please keep my family in your prayers thank you so much.”
As the family prepares to lay Raleigh to rest privately on Friday, the community continues to mourn the loss of a young talent and the profound impact his passing has had on those who loved him.
